Tanya
Coltrain,
MSN, RN, CPN
Lecturer
Indiana University
Tanya Coltrain, MSN, RN, CPN is a Lecturer at the Indiana University School of Nursing- Indianapolis and serves as the Nursing Lead for Interprofessional Education. She works with the Interprofessional Practice and Education Center as a member of the Academic Steering Committee. She coordinates the required, longitudinal IPE curriculum for all Bachelor of Science in Nursing students as well as any additional opportunities for all students and faculty. She recently completed training to become a Team STEPPS Master Trainer.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
It’s well documented that health profession curricula have become overloaded, with programs and instructors/faculty being asked to cover more information in similar or less time. While this is understandable due to the natural evolution of practice and scientific advancements, it can cause issues related to student learning and identifying how required curricular elements may fit best into the ‘puzzle’ academicians are often trying to assemble. Interprofessional education (IPE) is a required component of many health profession curricula, but often represents opportunities that fall outside of…
Student-led clinics provide a unique opportunity for students to engage in interprofessional education. Under the guidance of health professionals, they collaborate with multiple disciplines to care for members of the community. Students practice advocating for their neighbors and learn roles. Students are also exposed to diverse perspectives as they practice communication and mutual respect. A need was discovered to provide more IPE experiences for students at Indiana University- Indianapolis. The IU Student Outreach Clinic (IUSOC) provides community health care resources with students from…