Bachelor studies for nurses organised in rural contexts--a tool for improving the health care services in circumpolar region?

International Journal of Circumpolar Health
Gudrun NilsenLiss Eriksen

Abstract

This article is based on a pilot study of Finnmark University College's off-campus bachelor programme (BA) for nurses, organised in rural areas. The objectives were to explore whether these courses had contributed to reduced vacancies; whether the learning outcome of the off-campus courses was the same as the on-campus programme, and how the education had influenced the nurses' professional practice in local health services. In the study we used mixed strategies in data collection and analyses. Data about course completion, average age, average grades and retention effect were collected in 2009/2010 from 3 off-campus classes and their contemporary on-campus classes. Then 7 of the off-campus nurses were interviewed. A content analytical approach to the data was employed. With retention of 93%, the off-campus BA course for nurses has been one of the most effective measures, particularly in rural areas. The employers' support for further education after graduating seems to be an important factor for the high retention rate. Teaching methods such as learning activities in small local groups influenced the nurses' professional development. Local training grants, supervision and a local learning environment were important for where t...Continue Reading

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Sep 2, 2014·Health Policy·Ines Weinhold, Sebastian Gurtner
Nov 19, 2019·International Journal of Circumpolar Health·Liss Trine Eriksen, Jeanette Elise Huemer
Dec 15, 2020·The Medical Journal of Australia·Sonya R OsborneSimon Holliday
Aug 28, 2021·Human Resources for Health·Deborah RussellJohn Wakerman

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