Nursing students' perceptions of adoption: educational preparation needed

J Christ Nurs. 2014 Oct-Dec;31(4):246-51.

Abstract

Adoption is a worldwide practice; most know someone who has been adopted, has adopted a child, or has relinquished a child for adoption. Healthcare professionals will have contact with patients who have a connection to adoption. This study examined the overall perceptions, current knowledge, and gaps in a nursing curriculum as reported by undergraduate nursing students and offers insight into caring for those impacted by adoption.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adoption / psychology*
  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clinical Competence
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / organization & administration*
  • Empathy*
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Parents / psychology*
  • Students, Nursing / psychology*
  • United States
  • Young Adult