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A value clarification on quality within nursing colleges in Gauteng
1Nursing Department, RAU.
Curationis
|July 5, 2002
Summary
Developing a quality audit system for Nursing Colleges in Gauteng requires clarifying quality values among stakeholders. This study explored these values to form a basis for a new quality assurance framework.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education Studies
- Nursing Education Quality Assurance
Background:
- Legislative mandates necessitate the development of quality assurance systems in higher education.
- A robust quality audit system is crucial for Nursing Colleges in Gauteng.
- Developing such a system requires stakeholder buy-in and a clear understanding of quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the clarification of quality values within Gauteng's Nursing Colleges.
- To lay the groundwork for a stakeholder-driven quality audit system.
Main Methods:
- An explanatory and descriptive qualitative research design was employed.
- Data were analyzed to identify values related to structure, process, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Identified distinct values concerning the structure, process, and outcomes of quality in nursing education.
- Presented comparisons of these values across different stakeholder groups.
Conclusions:
- The clarified quality values should form the foundation of a conceptual framework for the Gauteng Nursing Colleges' quality audit system.
- These findings can guide the development of quality indicators for Nursing Education Institutions across South Africa.