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The purpose of this study was to assess relationships in clinical performance evaluations by new graduate nurses participating in six orientation programs with program components and new graduate characteristics. Some orientation programs offered formal support groups while others offered no support groups. Orientation programs providing designated preceptors for graduate nurses are used widely, but few research studies support their success in assisting graduates to assume staff nurse positions. This study addressed the research question: What variables are related to positive evaluations of clinical performance by new graduate nurses? A sample of 65 new graduate nurses, participating in six preceptor orientation programs in the Baltimore, Md. and Washington, D. C. metropolitan areas, completed pre- and post-orientation questionnaires. Demographic information, self evaluations of clinical performance using the Six Dimension Scale of Nursing Performance (6D Scale), and preceptor evaluations using the Preceptor Characteristics (PC) Tool were collected. The 6D Scale measured six areas of nursing performance. The PC Tool provided a rating of teaching, nursing, and interpersonal skills of preceptors. Variables, correlating highly with the six individual scores of the 6D Scale, were entered into multiple regression analyses. A total of 11 variables were identified as predictors of clinical performance evaluation scores. The most useful predictor for all six independent variables was support provided by other nurse friends, or classmates. Preceptor skills and emotional support provided by the preceptor were predictors for five areas. Participation in formal support groups, however, was not found to be a predictor. Major implications for practice included 1) viewing support groups as a bridge to assist graduates in developing new support systems within the work setting, 2) developing objective measures of preceptors' skills, and 3) requiring preparation courses of all primary and alternate preceptors. Major recommendations for future study included 1) investigating the relationship of preceptor education and experience with graduates' evaluation scores, and 2) further exploring the negative relationship of support group participation and evaluation scores. / Ed. D.

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At a time when Florida is facing a nursing shortage it is important to accurately assess the current registered nurse (RN) workforce in order to provide opportunities for baccalaureate and advanced nursing educational preparation. Unlike previous nursing shortages, the current nursing shortage in Florida is two-fold, one of numbers to meet workforce demand and one of graduates educationally prepared to address the complex healthcare requirements of the state's diverse and underserved population. The purpose of this study was to collect demographic information on RNs in 11 counties surrounding the University of Central Florida School of Nursing (UCF-SON) and to assess their educational interests, needs, and preferences. The collected data will be useful to support expanding enrollment at UCF-SON and in planning future programs to be offered to meet the identified educational needs. The majority of respondents were Caucasian females, married, working in a hospital, 40 years of age and older (70%), and had more than 10 years of nursing experience. The Nurse Educator focus was identified as the most appealing in both a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nursing doctorate program. For the MSN program, the three most popular tracks were the Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), and Nursing Leadership and Management. Of those interested in pursuing a doctorate in nursing, the two most popular focuses were the Nurse Educator, and the Nurse Clinician/Researcher. We can conclude from this study that the majority of respondents (56%) desire to obtain a higher degree in nursing and plan to return for further education within the next three years. Of those planning to return to school, the majority plan to pursue a MSN degree (58.8%). As adult learners, RNs prefer web based and traditional courses as opposed to videotaped and interactive television courses. They prefer evening classes during the week and want to attend class close to where they live. These findings support expanding enrollment at UCF-SON in the RN to MSN and MSN programs. They also support the current interest in and project a healthy growth for the newly developed Nursing Education certificate program and the CNS track. ill

Continuing education (CE) is that arm of the nursing educational system charged with the responsibility to disseminate nursing theory to those nurses whose formal education did not include nursing theory. This study examined the extent to which nursing theory was disseminated through CE programs in nursing. Subjects were continuing education providers (CEPs) employed by schools and hospitals who offered state or nationally approved CE programs during the 1987 calendar year. The results of the study were based on responses from 187 CEPs of which 91 respondents (49%) were from schools and 96 respondents (51%) were from hospitals. Data for the descriptive survey were collected by an investigator developed self-administered questionnaire. The major findings from data analyses follow. CEPs gained knowledge about nursing theory at all levels of formal education with the majority having nursing theory in the masters program. The usual pattern was to have multiple theories as part of several courses in one formal education program. The respondents were most knowledgeable about nursing theories enunciated by Orem, Roy, Peplau, and Rogers. The respondents perceived that nursing theory was essential for selected nursing functions, nursing practices, and for establishing nursing as a profession. Of all CE programs offered during the 1987 calendar year, the total number of programs without nursing theory slightly exceeded the number of programs that included nursing theory. In those programs, nursing theory was presented most frequently as part of a program for a particular nursing intervention, or as a major objective of a clinical course. Level of knowledge was associated with the number of formal education programs, education, and type of employing agency. Beliefs ascribed to nursing practice were related to formal education and were significantly different when categorized by the number of theory courses and by the number of theories presented. Characteristics of a theory that influenced a decision regarding nursing theory were significantly different when classified by the number of formal education programs in which one had nursing theory. Significant differences existed in the CEPs' level and sources of knowledge, beliefs, education, and years as a registered professional nurse when categorized according to program type. Recommendations in the following areas were made for further research and the diffusion of nursing theory: (a) social systems and adoption, (b) program outcomes, (c) expectations for continuing education providers, (d) reevaluation of nursing theory courses, (e) teaching strategies, (f) instrument validation, and (g) responsibilities of the American Nurses’ Association and the National League for Nursing. / Ed. D.

by Lee Kit Ming. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 196-207). / Abstract --- p.i-ii / Acknowledgment --- p.iii / Chapter Chapter One --- Introduction / Chapter 1.1. --- Background to the Study --- p.1-6 / Chapter 1.2 --- Aims and Objectives of the Study --- p.7 / Chapter 1.3 --- Research Questions --- p.8 / Chapter 1.4 --- Significance of the Study --- p.9-10 / Chapter 1.5 --- Definition of Terms --- p.11 / Chapter Chapter Two --- Literature Review / Chapter 2.1 --- Nature of Change --- p.12-15 / Chapter 2.2 --- Approaches to Implementation Studies --- p.16-18 / Chapter 2.3 --- Factors Influencing Implementation --- p.19-42 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Factors Related to the Characteristics of the Innovation / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Factors Related to Teachers / Chapter 2.3.3 --- "Factors Related to the Principal, Local and External Facilitators" / Chapter 2.3.4 --- Factors Related to the Adopting School / Chapter Chapter Three --- The Background and Nature of the Innovation / Chapter 3.1 --- Existing Three-Year Hospital-Based Certificate Programme --- p.43-50 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- The Characteristics of the Curriculum / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Inadequacies of the Three-Year Hospital-based Certificate Programme / Chapter 3.2 --- A Need for Change --- p.51 -63 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Traditional Approach to Care / Chapter 3.2.2 --- The Nursing Process : A New Approach of Patient Care / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Differences Between Traditional Approach of Care and the Nursing Process Approach of Care / Chapter 3.2.4 --- Abilities Required to Practising the Nursing Process / Chapter 3.2.5 --- A New Curriculum is Required for the Practice of the Nursing Process / Chapter 3.3 --- The Curriculum Innovation in a School of Nursing --- p.64-73 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- Introduction / Chapter 3.3.2 --- The Promotion and Adoption of the New Curriculum / Chapter 3.3.3 --- Characteristics of the New Curriculum / Chapter Chapter Four --- Research Design / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.74-75 / Chapter 4.2 --- The Research Strategy - A Qualitative Case Study --- p.76-84 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- A Qualitative Strategy / Chapter 4.2.2 --- A Case Study Approach / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Techniques for Data Collection / Chapter 4.2.4 --- Data Collection Procedures / Chapter 4.3 --- Data Collection --- p.85-112 / Chapter 4.3.1 --- Training and Pilot Work on Interviewing and Observation Skills / Chapter 4.3.2 --- Data Collection / Chapter 4.3.3 --- Data Analysis and Interpretation / Chapter 4.3.4 --- Some Methodological Issues / Chapter Chapter Five --- Implemented Curriculum / Chapter 5.1 --- Teaching and Learning Activities --- p.113 -122 / Chapter 5.1.1 --- Introduction / Chapter 5.1.2 --- Characteristics of Classroom Teaching / Chapter 5.2 --- The Teaching Content --- p.123-132 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- Introduction / Chapter 5 .2.2 --- The Concept of Total Patient Care / Chapter 5.2.3 --- The Application of the Nursing Process Steps / Chapter 5.2.4 --- Involvement of the Patient / Chapter Chapter Six --- Factors Influencing the Implementation / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.133-136 / Chapter 6.2 --- Factors Related to the Characteristics of the New Curriculum --- p.137 -143 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Practicality / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Complexity / Chapter 6.3 --- Factors Related to the Hospital System --- p.144 -160 / Chapter 6.3.1 --- Enormous Gap Between Theory and Practice / Chapter 6.3.2 --- Over Emphasis on Students' Worker Role / Chapter 6.4 --- Factor Related to the Hong Kong Nursing Board Examination System --- p.161-166 / Chapter 6.5 --- Factors Related to the School --- p.167 -181 / Chapter 6.5.1 --- Lack of Time / Chapter 6.5.2 --- Lack of Resources and Support / Chapter 6.5.3 --- Insufficient Collaboration Among Teachers / Chapter Chapter Seven --- Discussion and Recommendations / Chapter 7.1 --- Introduction --- p.182 / Chapter 7.2 --- Major Problems and Recommendations --- p.183 -194 / Chapter 7.3 --- Conclusion --- p.195-196 / Bibliography --- p.196-207 / Appendix 1 The Purposes and Questions of Interviews --- p.209 -212 / Appendix 2 Classroom Observation Checklist --- p.213 -214 / Appendix 3 Levels and Number of Students Interviewed --- p.215 / Appendix 4 Characteristics of the Clinical Nurses Interviewed --- p.216-217 / Appendix 5 Major Duties of Student in a Local Hospital --- p.218 / Appendix 6 Analysis of the Hong Kong Nursing Board (Part I) Registration Examination Papers --- p.219 -226 / Appendix 7 Staff Development and In-service Training Programmes in the Period of Study (1991-1993) --- p.227 -230 / Appendix 8 Curriculum Document --- p.231 -248

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The primary purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of southern Alberta nurse educators regarding the concept of collaborative programming as one way of working towards baccalaureate entry into nursing practice (EP 2000). Specifically, answers to the following questions were sought: 1. To what extent do nurse educators support the EP 2000 mandate, and why do they hold these views? 2. To what extent do nurse educators support the concept of collaborative programming, and why do they hold these views? 3. What programming alternatives do nurse educators perceive as desirable for working towards baccalaureate entry to practice? 4. What are the perceived barriers and facilitators to developing a collaborative program? 5. What factors may influence a nurse educator's perception of collaborative programming? A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 112 full-time nurse educators in four dimploma nursing programs (DNP) and two baccalaureate nursing programs (BNP) in southern Alberta. Completed returns numbered 74 (66%). Descriptive statistics, content analysis and the Chi Square statistical test were used to analyze the data. Lewin's (1951) force field theory was used as a guide in inteerpretation of the data findings. The major findings of the study were as follows: 1. Generally, nurse-faculty perceived the system of nursing education to be inadequate in meeting the health care needs of society; in providing for education and career mobility; and in the kind and amount of communication between its educational components. 2. A majority of BNP and DNP faculty support the EP 2000 mandate. Each group identified the need to upgrade professional standards and educational requirements to better serve society (consumers, patients, hospitals, marketplace demands and the profession) and better meet the increased intellectual, technical and judgemental demands required by the expanded roles in nursing practice. 3. A majority of the BNP and DNP faculty support the development of collaborative baccalaureate programsprovi for reasons ranging from professional benefits to pragmatic and economic aspects. However, there were a number of ambiguities and contradictions in the participants' responses. 4. Restricted provincial funds, lack of government support for EP 2000, concerns regarding the academic qualifications of diploma faculty to deliver university transfer courses, the need to protect existing program territoriality, and difficulties in mobilizing inter-institutional processes were perceived as barriers influencing the development of collaborative programs. The EP 2000 position statements, the increased student demands for baccalaureate education, and a desire to retain the strengths and resources of diploma education were preceived as facilitators. 5. The participants' type of employing institution affected certain perceptions of collaborative programming and the baccalaureate as entry to nursing practice. It was concluded that less overt resistance to collaborative programming was found than might have been predicted, given the slow movement in the province toward planned collaboration. The base seems to exist for a concerted, organized, regional effort in this direction, provided that serious attention is paid to the issues identified by the respondents. Finally, the data provide a foundation for developing on educational process and action steps to enhance progress toward collaboration as one option for facilitating EP 2000. Recommendations were presented for nursing education and future research. / xi, 138 leaves ; 28 cm

Collaborative academic-practice partnership (CAPP) positions make it possible for nursing educators to stay current with evolving practice issues and enable nursing practitioners to stay in touch with trends in contemporary nursing education. The purpose of this qualitative, collective case study was to explore the experience of registered nurses who occupy collaborative academic-practice partnership positions within a Canadian nursing context. Study sample consisted of registered nurses (n=10) employed in type of collaborative partnership between a health care agency and academic institution. Triangulation of data was achieved through interviews (two per participant) over several months, review of archival documents, and researcher‟s reflective fieldnotes. Findings revealed three emergent themes: Foundations, Actualization, Challenges and Benefits of the CAPP position. This study supports development of future CAPP positions to provide opportunities for growth, professional development, and career paths for nurses, while addressing university and agency requirements and quality patient care. These findings can play an important role in influencing change by way of strategic alliances in nursing education and practice. / xi, 155 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm

A constructivist philosophical paradigm and van Manen's phenomenological method were used to understand the lived experience of a purposeful sample of nine novice nursing clinical instructors in the Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta program in Lethbridge, Alberta. Data were collected using in-depth, semi-structured, open-ended interview questions and were analyzed using van Manen's approach to thematic analysis. The findings revealed how novice nursing clinical nursing instructors experienced this new role; the meaning instructors ascribed to their experience; and how instructors learned about the clinical instructor role. The lived experience of novice nursing clinical instructors was likened to a journey. Three major themes emerged within The Journey: Endeavoring Amid Strife, Enacting Understanding of the Clinical Instructor Role, and Evolving as a Clinical Instructor. Implications included: valuing the lived experience, appreciating struggles, and improving supports and learning resources in the areas of orientation, mentorship, peer support, instructor inclusion in academia, and work-life balance. / viii, 118 leaves ; 29 cm