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Balancing Academia with Clinical Proficiency in the Training of Nurses at the University Level: The Case of Ghana.
- Source :
- International Journal of Nursing Education; Jan-Mar2021, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p85-93, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: At the University level, the preparation of student nurses involves acquisition of theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, when this is done well, it can serve as a double-edged sword for blending theory and practice. We explored the ability, role, and experiences of nurse academics in balancing theory and practice in training nurses. Method: Using exploratory research with methodical triangulation design, data were collected from nursing lecturers and student nurses using interviews, questionnaires, and focus group discussions. Conclusion: Findings indicate that clinical practice is recognized by lecturers and students as an important measure for enhancing theoretical preparation of nursing students. University academic calendar does not favor inclusion of clinical practice, thus, balancing theory with clinical practice is difficult. University nurse educators in Ghana are obligated to blend theory and practice. However, challenges are encountered in doing so. Curricula for nursing education should be designed to be autonomous to place priority on clinical practice. The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana should also put monitoring mechanisms in place to ensure clinical practice competencies of nursing lecturers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ABILITY
GOVERNMENT agencies
CLINICAL competence
CLINICAL medicine
CURRICULUM planning
CURRICULUM
EXPERIENCE
INTERVIEWING
NURSES
NURSING practice
NURSING education
NURSING students
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH
RESEARCH evaluation
STATISTICAL sampling
SCHOOL environment
STUDENTS
STUDENT attitudes
UNIVERSITIES & colleges
QUALITATIVE research
JUDGMENT sampling
OCCUPATIONAL roles
TEACHING methods
THEORY-practice relationship
CLINICAL education
COLLEGE teacher attitudes
DATA analysis software
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09749349
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Nursing Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 148030238
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.37506/ijone.v13i1.13321