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Integrating Bioterrorism Education into Nursing School Curricula

2004; Slack Incorporated (United States); Volume: 43; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/01484834-20040801-05

1938-2421

Connie Steed, Linda Howe, Rosanne H. Pruitt, Windsor Westbrook Sherrill,

Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research

Due to the events of September 11, 2001 and the bioterrorism-related anthrax episodes, the United States has escalated efforts to better prepare the nation for terrorist attacks. Early recognition and management of a biological attack are largely dependent on the clinical expertise of frontline health care personnel. Nurses are recognized as an integral part of this team. Schools of nursing should integrate bioterrorism education into their curricula to address this growing frontier of health care management. This article outlines the necessary components of bioterrorism education for nurses, reviews examples of available resources to facilitate its inclusion, and suggests ways to integrate this material into nursing curricula.