RESUMO
To explore whether nurses in academic institutions are being adequately educated to care for patients' nutritional needs, we conducted a survey of National League for Nursing accredited baccalaureate programs in the United States and their associated graduate programs. Data indicate that nutrition content is an integral part of baccalaureate nursing programs. Less emphasis is reported on nutrition content at the graduate level. Recommendations include revision of the substantive nutritive content and increased clinical experience in nutrition in both undergraduate and graduate nursing education.
Assuntos
Educação de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem/normas , Educação em Enfermagem/normas , Ciências da Nutrição/educação , Currículo , Nutrição Enteral/educação , Humanos , Nutrição Parenteral/educação , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estados UnidosRESUMO
A programmed learning tool on how to calculate and use parenteral feedings is presented. The format includes a brief text (frame), then questions and answers about the text. The 42 frames provide the reader a step-by-step explanation of (a) when parenteral feedings are used; (b) the differences between central and peripheral administration; (c) the calculation of nutrient needs, including calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat, fluids, vitamins, and minerals; (d) the percent solutions of those nutrients available and their caloric value; (e) the calculation of the solution osmolarity; and (f) the integration of the nutrients needed into the composition of the parenteral solution for the patient. The programmed instruction gives readers the basic framework for beginning their use of parenteral nutrition.
