Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 100-104, October 2007

Making a case for integration of disaster-preparedness content in associate degree nursing programs

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ 07738, USA

Abstract 

Catastrophic events such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina have identified the need for nurses to be trained in disaster preparedness. Government and regulatory agencies are calling for this content to be included in nursing education at all levels. Associate degree nursing programs can take a leading role in preparing students to manage disaster events in a variety of health care settings. This article will provide resources for associate degree programs wishing to incorporate this content in their curriculum.

Keywords: Disaster preparedness, Mass casualty incident (MCI), Bioterrorism

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PII: S1557-3087(07)00074-1

doi:10.1016/j.teln.2007.08.001

Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 100-104, October 2007

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