BACKGROUND |
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The Immunization Resources for Undergraduate Nursing (IRUN) framework was developed through a collaboration of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association for Prevention Teaching
and Research (APTR, formerly Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine [ATPM]). In 2015, APTR convened a group of experts with diverse nursing perspectives. Its members include undergraduate nursing educators, national nursing practice and education association members, and nursing students. Together, they work to offer recommendations on how to increase immunization content in undergraduate nursing curricula and ensure a future nursing workforce that supports the Healthy People 2020 initiative’s immunization objectives.
The IRUN framework was adapted from Public Health Agency of Canada's, “Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals.” In addition, the following resources were used in its development:
and Research (APTR, formerly Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine [ATPM]). In 2015, APTR convened a group of experts with diverse nursing perspectives. Its members include undergraduate nursing educators, national nursing practice and education association members, and nursing students. Together, they work to offer recommendations on how to increase immunization content in undergraduate nursing curricula and ensure a future nursing workforce that supports the Healthy People 2020 initiative’s immunization objectives.
The IRUN framework was adapted from Public Health Agency of Canada's, “Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals.” In addition, the following resources were used in its development:
- Teaching Immunization Practices for Nurses (TIP)
(American Nurses Association [ANA], Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine [ATPM], and CDC) - Nursing Initiative Promoting Immunization Training (NIP-IT)
(University of Oklahoma College of Nursing and CDC) - Competencies of Immunization Technical Workforce
(Global Immunization Division, CDC)
Purpose
The purpose of the IRUN framework is to:
Nursing faculty members are encouraged to assess their existing curricula and incorporate appropriate elements of this framework. The framework consists of 12 topic areas with corresponding learning objectives and suggested resources. The framework objectives are meant to be comprehensive. Faculty members can present the subject matter in any manner they find suitable. The framework does not provide instructions for teaching immunization in an academic setting. It serves solely as a guide to foundational topics identified by our group of experts, CDC, and APTR.
- Provide guidance for faculty on integrating immunization content into a curriculum, with a focus on entry-level learning for the undergraduate nursing student;
- Ensure access to and consistency of current information for faculty and students.
- Prioritize information and content to be included in curricula.
Nursing faculty members are encouraged to assess their existing curricula and incorporate appropriate elements of this framework. The framework consists of 12 topic areas with corresponding learning objectives and suggested resources. The framework objectives are meant to be comprehensive. Faculty members can present the subject matter in any manner they find suitable. The framework does not provide instructions for teaching immunization in an academic setting. It serves solely as a guide to foundational topics identified by our group of experts, CDC, and APTR.
Framework Topics
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1. Public Health Perspective
2. Immunization Strategies 3. Immune System/Immunology 4. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 5. Types of Vaccines 6. Immunization Schedules |
7. Communications
8. Legal/Ethical Issues 9. Vaccine Storage and Handling 10. Vaccine Administration 11. Documentation 12. Vaccine Safety |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Thank you to the following nursing education experts and the organizations they represent for their review and feedback on this framework.
Nichole Bobo, MSN, RN National Association of School Nurses Beverly Bowers, PhD, APRN-CNS, ANEF University of Oklahoma College of Nursing Susan Brasher, PhD, CPNP Emory University School of Nursing Sheryl Buckner, PhD, RN, ANEF University of Oklahoma College of Nursing Agnes Burkhard, PhD, RN, APHN-BC Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) Ann Marie Felauer, MSN, RN, CPNP-AC/PC University of Maryland School of Nursing Ann Hoffman, DNP, RN University of Maryland School of Nursing Stacie Hunsacker, RN, MSN, CEN, CPEN, CNE Brigham Young University Versie Johnson–Mallard, PhD, ARNP, FAAN, FAANP National League for Nursing (NLN) Barbara Joyce, PhD, CNS, RN Association of Community Health Nursing Educators (ACHNE) Janelle Macintosh, PhD, RN American Nurses Association (ANA) Diane Mancino EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Diane McNaughton,PhD, APHN-BC Rush University Susan Odom, PhD, RN, CCRN, FRE National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Mary Paterson, PhD, MSN Professor Emeritus, The Catholic University of America School of Nursing |
Gaye Ray, FNP-C, MS, RN, PH-C
Brigham Young University Claire Smith National School Nurse Association Student Representative Amy Spangler, RN, MS, CPNP Lourdes University Joan M Stanley, PhD, RN, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Joshua Steward 2015 NSNA Student Representative Susan Swider, PhD, PHNA-BC, FAAN Rush University Sarah Woodmansee 2018 Student Representative, Emory University School of Nursing Thank you to the project staff for coordinating, reviewing, and producing framework. Project StaffAssociation for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR)
Allison Lewis, Executive Director Donna Page, MPH, MCHES, Project Consultant Sara Miller, MPH, Project Manager Katy Bidwell, MPH (2014-2018) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Ruth Gallego, RN, MPH, CHES Jennifer Hamborsky, MPH, MCHES Raymond Strikas, MD, MPH JoEllen Wolicki, BSN, RN |
