A Comparative Study of Outcomes of Pre-Registration Nurse Education Programmes.
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| Title: | A Comparative Study of Outcomes of Pre-Registration Nurse Education Programmes. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | While, Alison, English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, London. |
| Availability: | English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, Publications Dept., Victory House, 170 Tottenham Court Road, London, England W1P 0HA, United Kingdom (12.50 British pounds). |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 388 |
| Publication Date: | 1995 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: | Comparative Analysis, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Medical Services, Nursing Education, Outcomes of Education, Postsecondary Education, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Student Development, Student Evaluation |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | A study compared the outcomes of the three types of nurse education programs offered in the United Kingdom: the registered general nurse (RGN) program, Project 2000 diploma program, and integrated degree program. The research design involved the following: Simulation A (client scenario followed by information-seeking question); Simulation B (video of admission interview followed by care plan development); nonparticipant observation of students in clinical setting; and interviews with students. Ninety-nine subjects participated in Simulation A. They requested a large range of data. A minority used a systematic format, with more integrated degree program participants adopting such an approach as compared with Project 2000 program participants, with RGN program participants falling between. Only half adopted a multifocal approach to their information seeking. Ninety-eight subjects participated in Simulation B. Both the integrated degree and RGN program participants obtained a higher global score, with the Project 2000 diploma participants achieving consistently lower scores in most units of analysis. Ninety-nine subjects participated in the observation element. Integrated degree program participants achieved statistically higher scores than those in the other two programs. Ninety-nine participated in the interview. The client focus of most integrated degree programs participants was evident. A greater professional focus was evident in Project 2000 program and RGN program participants' interview data. (Appendixes contain 310 references and instruments.) (YLB) |
| Entry Date: | 1996 |
| Accession Number: | ED390995 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A study compared the outcomes of the three types of nurse education programs offered in the United Kingdom: the registered general nurse (RGN) program, Project 2000 diploma program, and integrated degree program. The research design involved the following: Simulation A (client scenario followed by information-seeking question); Simulation B (video of admission interview followed by care plan development); nonparticipant observation of students in clinical setting; and interviews with students. Ninety-nine subjects participated in Simulation A. They requested a large range of data. A minority used a systematic format, with more integrated degree program participants adopting such an approach as compared with Project 2000 program participants, with RGN program participants falling between. Only half adopted a multifocal approach to their information seeking. Ninety-eight subjects participated in Simulation B. Both the integrated degree and RGN program participants obtained a higher global score, with the Project 2000 diploma participants achieving consistently lower scores in most units of analysis. Ninety-nine subjects participated in the observation element. Integrated degree program participants achieved statistically higher scores than those in the other two programs. Ninety-nine participated in the interview. The client focus of most integrated degree programs participants was evident. A greater professional focus was evident in Project 2000 program and RGN program participants' interview data. (Appendixes contain 310 references and instruments.) (YLB) |
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