TY - JOUR
T1 - Extending influence in gerontological nursing through partnerships
T2 - Experiences from the John A. Hartford Foundation Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence
AU - Young, Heather M
AU - Swanson, Elizabeth A.
AU - Richards, Kathy
AU - Wallhagen, Margaret I.
AU - Archbold, Patricia
AU - Spool, Monda
AU - Flaherty-Robb, Marna
PY - 2006/7
Y1 - 2006/7
N2 - This article describes how the 5 John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (HCGNE) extended their influence in nursing education, practice, and research by partnering with nursing schools and community agencies; developing coalitions; providing local, regional, and national leadership in geriatric initiatives; and by developing complementary funding sources to augment and promote sustainability. The HCGNE partnerships were a significant mechanism for building geriatric nursing capacity in numerous directions. The article provides an overview of HCGNE partnership initiatives, including descriptions of educational, provider, and governmental collaborations; facilitating factors; and outcomes. In addition, exemplars from each HCGNE illustrate successful strategies, lessons learned, and outcomes.
AB - This article describes how the 5 John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (HCGNE) extended their influence in nursing education, practice, and research by partnering with nursing schools and community agencies; developing coalitions; providing local, regional, and national leadership in geriatric initiatives; and by developing complementary funding sources to augment and promote sustainability. The HCGNE partnerships were a significant mechanism for building geriatric nursing capacity in numerous directions. The article provides an overview of HCGNE partnership initiatives, including descriptions of educational, provider, and governmental collaborations; facilitating factors; and outcomes. In addition, exemplars from each HCGNE illustrate successful strategies, lessons learned, and outcomes.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.outlook.2006.05.006
DO - 10.1016/j.outlook.2006.05.006
M3 - Article
C2 - 16890039
AN - SCOPUS:33746511105
VL - 54
SP - 204
EP - 211
JO - Nursing Outlook
JF - Nursing Outlook
SN - 0029-6554
IS - 4
ER -