Building nursing faculty capacity in Africa

Title : Building nursing faculty capacity in Africa

Abstract:

The presentation will focus on the work completed in several African countries that assessed the capacity of faculty in schools of nursing.  The in-country assessment included both qualitative and quantitative data that examined not only faculty knowledge and skills but also faculty confidence.  Results of the initial assessment will be shared as well as the plan that was created and implemented based on assessment results.  Handouts will include content slides as well as assessments/tests.  Recommendations for continued support of faculty will be presented.

Audience take away: 

• At the conclusion of the presentation participants will be able to implement an assessment of nursing faculty capacity in an underdeveloped country.
• At the conclusion of the presentation participants will be able to implement a program of nursing faculty development in an underdeveloped country.

Biography:

A partner in the Institute of Global Nursing Development, Adele works on international nurse capacity building in communicable/non-communicable diseases. She has extensive and has published.  She contributed to WHO guidelines, testified to the Institute of Medicine and to the White House.  A speaker on international nursing issues, Adele collaborates with WHO as well as the World NCD.  Adele has contributed to nurse capacity building in 47 countries.  Adele received and the Nicholas Andrew Cummings award for Excellence in Interprofessional Practice and is a Fellow in the ICN, the National Academies of Practice and the American Academy of Nursing.