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Baccalaureate nursing education development in 2 Baltic countries: Outcomes 10 years after initiation
I Kalnins1, V H Barkauskas, A Seskevicius
1School of Nursing at Saint Louis University, Missouri, USA.
Nursing Outlook
|June 21, 2001
Summary
Graduates of early baccalaureate nursing programs in Latvia and Lithuania transitioned from staff nurses to leadership and teaching roles. These programs fostered advanced nursing education and career opportunities in the Baltic region.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education in Healthcare
- Baltic Region Health Systems
Background:
- Baccalaureate nursing programs were established in Latvia and Lithuania a decade ago.
- These programs aimed to cultivate nursing educators and leaders within the Baltic countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact and outcomes of the inaugural baccalaureate nursing programs.
- The assessment focused on the graduates' perspectives in Latvia and Lithuania.
Main Methods:
- An alumni survey was the primary research method.
- The survey instrument was originally developed in English and subsequently translated.
Main Results:
- Most alumni entered the programs as staff nurses.
- Post-graduation, alumni significantly contributed as nursing leaders and educators.
Conclusions:
- The initial baccalaureate programs successfully prepared nurses for advanced roles.
- These programs have spurred further graduate study and diverse career paths for nurses.
- The development of local nursing faculty is crucial for sustained educational advancement.