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Motivation for nurses undertaking a post-registration qualification in Malaysia
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Victoria University, Victoria, Australia. Lee.Chiu@vu.edu.au
International Nursing Review
|February 24, 2005
Summary
Malaysian nurses pursued higher education degrees, driven by career advancement and professional development. Program accessibility and availability were crucial motivators for these registered nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Higher Education
Background:
- Demand for degree-qualified nurses in Malaysia.
- Offshore post-registration nursing program developed as a twinning venture.
- Program conducted in Malaysia with a residential block in Australia.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify key motivators for Malaysian registered nurses undertaking a post-registration degree.
- Examine the impact of professional learning on nurses' careers.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach utilized.
- Twelve Malaysian graduate nurses interviewed (semi-structured, focus groups).
- Data collected via tape-recorded interviews in Malaysia.
Main Results:
- Motivations included self-growth, management compliance, and professional advancement.
- Keeping pace with the nursing profession was a significant driver.
- Program accessibility and availability were ultimate deciding factors.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are motivated by a blend of personal, professional, and systemic factors.
- Accessibility of higher education is critical in resource-scarce environments.
- Offshore programs can meet the demand for advanced nursing education.