Adele Webb

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:

Dr. Webb’s foci are capacity building, nursing workforce issues and wellness.  She has extensive funding for her work and has published in several journals.  She has testified to the National Academy of Medicine and the White House.  A sought-out speaker on international nursing care, Adele collaborates with WHO and the World NCD Congress and has contributed to nurse capacity building in 56 countries.  Adele received the Nicholas Andrew Cummings award for Excellence in Interprofessional Practice, is an International Council of Nurses Global Health Fellow, and a Fellow in both the National Academies of Practice and the American Academy of Nursing.