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M Crotty

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PubMed1992

The perceptions of nurse teachers regarding the preparation for their role in Project 2000 programmes.

This paper discusses the findings related to the perceptions of nurse teachers regarding the preparation for their role in Project 2000 programmes. Data were collected by utilising three rounds of a Delphi survey with a panel of experts made up of Grade 2 nurse teachers. The panel of 201 respondents was obtained from 25 of the 28 colleges of nursing and midwifery that had implemented Project 2000 between September 1989 and April 1991. The profile of the respondents revealed that 68% work in general nurse courses, 18% in mental health, 8% in mental handicap and 6% in child care. Over half of the respondents hold a degree related to health care and over a quarter are studying for one. The findings suggest that the nurse teachers working in Project 2000 programmes consider their teacher preparation course an important means of preparation for the activities within their role. Degree and diploma courses are also considered important along with additional professional qualifying courses and subject related courses. What did not appear evident was any preparation for the many specific activities they carry out apart from teaching. Experience came out strongly as an important means of preparation for all the activities. Staff development programmes were said by 52% of respondents to be organised within their colleges and perceived by many as an important means of preparation.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1992

The emerging role of the nurse teacher in Project 2000 programmes in England: a literature review.

This paper explores the literature on the role of the nurse teacher in the United Kingdom, in order to support a research study on the role of the nurse teacher as it emerges in Project 2000 programmes in England. Explicit within the reform of nurse education is a change in the role of the teacher. It is being influenced, first, by the creation of colleges of nursing and midwifery and their links to higher education, secondly, by the content and academic level of the course and, thirdly, by the supernumerary status of the student. Studies carried out on the activities nurse teachers undertake highlight the complex and multifaceted nature of the role. Excessive paper work, meetings and lack of autonomy are given as dissatisfying aspects of their work leaving only a small proportion of their time for classroom and clinical teaching. The literature suggests that the nurse teacher is required in Project 2000 to be a nurse, a teacher, a graduate in a specialist subject and clinically and academically credible. The study, which is mentioned briefly in this paper, will critically analyse the key components of the role of the nurse teacher as it emerges in the Project 2000 courses in England. The methodology and findings will be discussed in a later paper.

Counseling↗
PubMed1990

The perceptions of students and teachers regarding the introductory module of an enrolled nurse conversion course.

This study sets out to explore the perceptions of students' and their teachers' regarding the Introductory Module of a course to convert Enrolled Nurses to Registered General Nurses. The course has been developed as a joint venture with two local Schools of Nursing as an experiment in joint course management. An illuminative evaluation approach has been adopted utilising the techniques of observation, questionnaires and interviews, in order to provide information by a variety of means upon which the course management team can base their future decisions regarding the course. The findings suggest that the introductory module was perceived by the students and teachers as a valuable learning experience. Issues specific to the course which were highlighted included the need for the involvement of the course teachers from each School of Nursing in the teaching programme, the introduction of negotiated student learning, a joint approach to the assessment of theory and practice and a modification of the maternity and community care experience. General issues related to the students as mature learners included the need for pre-course preparation for the students, the assessment of individual learning needs, the inclusion in the content of essay writing skills and stress management and the need for a comprehensive staff development programme for the teaching staff. The study highlighted the need for evaluation of nurse education programmes and teaching methods in order to provide professional accountability and to ensure nurse education practice is research-based.

Curriculum↗
PubMed1989

Using an alternative model to design a registered general nurse curriculum.

This paper suggests that in view of the recent changes in nurse education an alternative to the behavioural objectives model may need to be considered for designing a Registered General Nurse curriculum. The Foundation Module of a programme is used as an example to show that a process approach could be an appropriate alternative.

Adult↗
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Planned homebirths in South Australia 1976-1987.

Homebirths booked with a group of general practitioners and midwives in South Australia in 1976-1987 are described using data obtained from midwives' and hospital records. The births represented 84.7% of all births occurring at home in South Australia in 1984-1987, as assessed by official birth registrations. Of the 799 women intending to deliver at home, 136 (17.0%) required transfer to hospital before or during labour. A further 38 mothers or babies (4.8%) required transfer after delivery. The women tended to be of a relatively high socioeconomic status and older age distribution when compared with women who had hospital births as identified from the State perinatal data collection. Some had recognised pregnancy risk factors. They had lower frequencies of ultrasound examination, induced labour, epidural analgesia, episiotomy, forceps delivery and caesarean section, and a low frequency of use of oxytocics for the third stage. Their rates of postpartum haemorrhage and, in particular, perinatal mortality were higher. Potential sources of risk and difficulty in homebirth care and evaluation of this care are identified and an approach to providing an effective homebirth service is proposed.

Adolescent↗
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Collaboration in nursing education.

The process of development of a collaborative link between the United Midlands College for Nursing and Midwifery and Coventry Polytechnic is described. The process, which began early in 1990, has already brought benefits for the staff and students of both institutions. Evaluation of the arrangement will be ongoing, and will take into account national and regional developments in funding and organising nursing and midwifery education.

Education, Nursing↗