Nursing Education at Western Governors University: A Modern, Disruptive Approach

Introduction. Types of nursing education in Indonesia are vocational, academic and professional. Professional education is higher education after an undergraduate program that prepares students to have jobs with specific skill requirements. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that affect student interest in continuing professional education nurses based on perception, motivation and support system. Method. The study design was a descriptive analytic cross-sectional approach. Unstratified sampling using random sampling with a sample of 111 respondents in health education institutions in karisidenan Banyumas, there are Harapan Bangsa Purwokerto Institute of Health Science, Purwokerto Muhammadiyah University, Jenderal Sudirman University.Data was analysed by using multivariate logistic regression. Results. The results of the study showed that no correlation perception, motivation, and support system of nurses Profession election interest in health education institutions in-karisidenan Banyumas (p=0,999; 0,956; 0,135).Discussion. The most dominant factor affecting the interest of the nurse profession was support system.Keywords: interest, perception, motivation, support system, professional nurses

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71. Are video interviews a good alternative to in person interviews in assessing international applicants' skills?

Clinical & Investigative Medicine ◽

10.25011/cim.v30i4.2832 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 67

Author(s):

M. Alameddine ◽

K. Imrie ◽

S. Akers ◽

S. Verma

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Psychological Treatment ◽

Cost Savings ◽

Good Alternative ◽

Average Score ◽

Global Rating ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Global Satisfaction ◽

Personal Connection

We developed and administered two questionnaires to assess the interview experience of both interviewers and applicants during postgraduate medical selection interviews. Using a 5 point likert scale, the questionnaires assessed three areas (1) ability to show/assess communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills; (2) ability to know the other side well and (3) level of comfort with the interview. Interviewers and applicants were asked to provide a global rating for the interview. The questionnaires were administered to both candidates and applicants from 6 departments in 18 in-person and 12 video interviews. 30 applicant and 87 interviewer survey forms were collected and analyzed. T-tests were used to compare the means of the two groups and significance levels were analyzed. Both interviewers and applicants had a higher average global satisfaction for video interviews compared to in person interviews. No difference was indicated in the ability of interviewers to assess the applicants’ skills between the two types of interviews. For both interviewers and applicants, video interviews, compared to in person interview, had a lower average score for connecting personally & establishing rapport and for satisfaction with administrative arrangements. Video interviewed applicants had a 50% probability of getting accepted in a program compared to 22% of in person interviewed candidates. We conclude that video interviews appear to be a valuable alternative to in-person interviews, with some sacrifice in personal connection and rapport. Video interviews result in significant time and cost savings for international applicants and have potential implications for the CaRMS process as well. Sackett KM, Campbell-Heider N, Blyth JB. The evolution and evaluation of videoconferencing technology for graduate nursing education. Comput Inform Nurs. 2004 (Mar-Apr); 22(2):101-6. Shepherd L, Goldstein D, Whitford H, Thewes B, Brummell V, Hicks M. The utility of videoconferencing to provide innovative delivery of psychological treatment for rural cancer patients: results of a pilot study. J Pain Symptom Manage 2006 (Nov); 32(5):453-61. Arena J, Dennis N, Devineni T, Maclean R, Meador K. A pilot study of feasibility and efficacy of telemedicine-delivered psychophysiological treatment for vascular headache. Telemed J E Health 2004 (Winter); 10(4):449-54.

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The importance and promise of integrating Indigenous knowledges in nursing education

Witness: The Canadian Journal of Critical Nursing Discourse ◽

10.25071/2291-5796.46 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 11-24

Author(s):

Vanessa Van Bewer ◽

Roberta L. Woodgate ◽

Donna Martin ◽

Frank Deer

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Profession ◽

Ethical Values ◽

Education Programs ◽

Indigenous Knowledges ◽

Indigenous Learning ◽

Schools Of Nursing ◽

Indigenous Perspectives

This paper explores the relevance of Indigenous perspectives within the nursing profession, and the importance of weaving these perspectives into nursing education. We suggest that Indigenous perspectives can support nursing’s core ethical values of relationality and holism and may hold representational and transformational possibilities for students and educators alike. Guided by principles of Indigenous learning, we provide several exemplars from Canadian schools of nursing that have already begun the process of decolonizing their programs. We conclude by describing some of the challenges and considerations that may arise when Indigenous perspectives and approaches are considered for inclusion into nursing education programs.

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Personal Values Required for Ethical Best Practice during Intrapartum Care

Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.25159/2520-5293/4398 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jacobeth Mmabyala Louisa Malesela

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Best Practice ◽

Personal Values ◽

Self Control ◽

Intrapartum Care ◽

Performance Reviews ◽

Qualitative Research Design ◽

Selection Processes ◽

The Individual ◽

Recruitment And Selection

Women bring into the birthing unit values which include preferences, concerns and expectations that are involved in decision-making during intrapartum care. When midwives fail to meet the women’s values, they experience such care as being inhumane and degrading, thus affecting the childbirth outcomes. The inhumane and degrading care includes a lack of sympathy and empathy, as well as a lack of attention to privacy and confidentiality. Midwives’ possession of the required personal values and the ability to integrate women’s values are vital to enhance ethical best practice during intrapartum care. The aim of the study was to explore and to describe the midwives’ personal values that are required for ethical best practice during intrapartum care. The birthing unit at a public hospital in the Gauteng province of South Africa formed the context of the study. A qualitative research design that was explorative, descriptive and contextual in nature was used. The following personal values emerged: (1) respect, trust and dignity; (2) justice, equality and fairness; (3) freedom of choice and autonomy; (4) integrity, honesty and consistency; (5) good character and personality; (6) self-control and rapport; and (7) open-mindedness and flexibility. The midwives’ personal values form a strong precursor that is crucial for ethical best practice during intrapartum care. The individual midwives, nursing education institutions and health facilities can use the study findings in areas such as reflective midwifery practice, the midwifery curriculum, recruitment and selection processes, and as part of key performance areas and indicators in performance reviews.

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The Perceptions of Nurse Educators regarding the use of High Fidelity Simulation in Nursing Education

Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.25159/2520-5293/1685 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Viola Janse van Vuuren ◽

Eunice Seekoe ◽

Daniel Ter Goon

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

South African ◽

Clinical Training ◽

Nurse Educators ◽

Teaching Staff ◽

High Fidelity ◽

High Fidelity Simulation ◽

Simulation Based ◽

Nursing College ◽

Faculty Shortages

Although nurse educators are aware of the advantages of simulation-based training, some still feel uncomfortable to use technology or lack the motivation to learn how to use the technology. The aging population of nurse educators causes frustration and anxiety. They struggle with how to include these tools particularly in the light of faculty shortages. Nursing education programmes are increasingly adopting simulation in both undergraduate and graduate curricula. The aim of this study was to determine the perceptions of nurse educators regarding the use of high fidelity simulation (HFS) in nursing education at a South African private nursing college. A national survey of nurse educators and clinical training specialists was completed with 118 participants; however, only 79 completed the survey. The findings indicate that everyone is at the same level as far as technology readiness is concerned, however, it does not play a significant role in the use of HFS. These findings support the educators’ need for training to adequately prepare them to use simulation equipment. There is a need for further research to determine what other factors play a role in the use of HFS; and if the benefits of HFS are superior to other teaching strategies warranting the time and financial commitment. The findings of this study can be used as guidelines for other institutions to prepare their teaching staff in the use of HFS.

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HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TERHADAP KOMPETENSI MAHASIWA PROFESI NERS DALAM PENERAPAN EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Keperawatan ◽

10.26753/jikk.v14i1.274 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hasniatisari Harun ◽

Yusshy Kurnia Herliani ◽

Anita Setyawati

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Nursing Program ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Professional Nursing ◽

Professional Nurses ◽

High Competence

Professional nurses could be prepared through professional nursing programs. Professional nursing program is part of the nursing education program. One of the competencies required to be professional nurses is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) to explore the best nursing interventions for patients to get optimal outcome. Nursing students have learned EBP during bachelor degree by analysis case using the EBP method. However, evaluation related students' understanding of the method and its application of EBP to the clinical practice was none. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge with student competency in the implementation of evidence based practice (EBP) to managed patients in the medical surgical nursing stage. This research is quantitative research. The sample in this study was 120 nursing students who were at professional nursing program that were recruited using total sampling technique. The instrument used is the Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ) questionnaire. The results showed that more than half of the respondents had high knowledge (68%), and high competence (49%). This study shows a meaningful relationship between knowledge of student competence in applying EBP (r = .6070, p <0.01). The findings of this study are important for recommendations related to developing teaching materials in nursing education related to for providing the best service for patients.

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