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:

Adele began her nursing career in NICU, then transitioned to the ED. In 1990, Adele began focusing on HIV. Over the last 34 years, her focus has been nurse capacity building for communicable/non-communicable diseases. She has contributed to WHO guidelines and testified to the Institute of Medicine and the White House. Adele has received the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Lifetime Achievement Award and the Nicholas Andrew Cummings award for Excellence in Interprofessional Practice. Adele is an ICN Global Health Fellow, a Fellow in the National Academies of Practice and a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.