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L Nyatanga

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PubMed1992

APL: a corporate strategy.

This paper is based on, and summarises, papers read at the second annual international conference of Nurse Education Tomorrow held at the University of Durham (UK) September 1991. To this end this paper will offer: Some Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) definition and process as reflected in the literature available. A distinction will be made between APL and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) although the procedures and processes for assessing them will be shown to be the same. A brief outline of corporate strategy, as it applies to APL, will be given to form the basis for logical demonstration of how Derbyshire Institute of Health and Community Studies has employed such a corporate strategy. Insights developed and gained from APL research currently being undertaken through the college of nursing and midwifery will be used to inform the development and nature of corporate strategy. A flowchart of the operationalisation of the corporate strategy is offered as an integrative summary of how all the APL ideas have had a positive cumulative effect. The paper finishes by highlighting the possible strengths and limitations of APL corporate strategy.

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PubMed1991

Nursing and the philosophy of science.

Throughout its history, nursing has struggled with definitional issues. Embedded firmly in tradition mothering roles according to McCloskey and Grace (1985), nursing has found it difficult to make transitions into the professional and scientific realms. The professional and scientific status of nursing may not be as gloomy as McCloskey and Grace put it. Leddy and Pepper (1989) for instance claim that nursing has, since the 1960s, dramatically evolved into a scientific discipline. The purpose of this paper is to: 1. redefine science in order to establish the basis of the debate on nursing as a science; 2. outline at least one philosophical position in science and examine how nursing might benefit from it; 3. assess or evaluate, in the light of the above points the possible usefulness of nursing science especially the use of paradigm concepts in nursing; 4. finally question whether nursing wants to work towards paradigm status. In a small way this paper contributes to the debate on the nature of science as applied to nursing. It reflects on the progress being made through nursing models' paradigm concepts. The conclusion suggests that the concept of paradigm as used in nursing is in keeping with Kuhn's and therefore can be adopted as a potentially useful framework.

Humans↗
PubMed1989

Social skills training: some ideas on its origin, nature and application.

This paper stems out of my current involvement in the Teaching of Social Skills training to health professionals mainly concerned with mental health. It is hoped this paper will stimulate exchange of ideas and experiences amongst health professionals, particularly other teachers and practitioners in mental health. The paper starts with a historical overview (antecedent conditions) highlighting some early views, early successes and failures in the areas of psychological intervention. The advent and purpose of Social Skills training is then presented in the light of these early experiences. The work of a notable British Social Psychologist (Michael Argyle) and his colleagues is selected to achieve two purposes: 1. to describe a range of, personal and interpersonal skills now considered under social skills training, 2. to demonstrate how all these social skills may be taught or learned using key elements of one model. The paper also briefly addresses some ostensive similarities between social skills and motor skills as depicted in the key elements of this one model. It finishes by offering a summary of the model's application plus some hints on training techniques.

Allied Health Personnel↗
PubMed1989

The Q sort theory and technique.

This paper is based on the author's experience of using the Q sort technique with BA Social Sciences (BASS) students, and the community psychiatric nursing (CPN, ENB No 811 course). The paper focuses on two main issues: 1. The theoretical assumptions underpinning the Q Sort technique. Carl Rogers' self theory and some of the values of humanistic psychology are summarised. 2. The actual technique procedure and meaning of results are highlighted. As the Q Sort technique is potentially useful in a variety of sittings some of which are listed in this paper, the emphasis has deliberately been placed in understanding the theoretical underpinning and the operationalisation (sensitive interpretation) of the theory to practice.

Humans↗
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Taster courses: increasing career choice.

Taster courses allow potential students to gain hands on experience in a variety of professional settings. They provide a realistic way of widening entry routes and includes students who are best motivated by vocational courses pathways.

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