Authors

  1. Patrician, Patricia A. PhD, RN, FAAN
  2. Dolansky, Mary A. PhD, RN
  3. Pair, Vincent MSN, RN
  4. Bates, Mekeshia PhD, RN
  5. Moore, Shirley M. PhD, RN, FAAN
  6. Splaine, Mark MD, MPH
  7. Gilman, Stuart C. MD, MPH

Abstract

The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project is enhancing the emphasis on quality care and patient safety content in nursing schools. A partnership between QSEN and the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars program resulted in a unique experiential, interdisciplinary fellowship for both nurses and physicians. This article introduces the Veterans Affairs National Quality Scholars program and provides examples of learning activities and fellows' accomplishments. Interprofessional quality and safety education at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels is germane to improving the quality of health care.