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Trends in registered nurse education programs 1998-2008.

Helen J Streubert Speziale1, Linbania Jacobson

  • 1Nursing Department, College Misericordia, Dallas, Pennsylvania, USA. hspezial@misericordia.edu

Nursing Education Perspectives
|September 24, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Registered nurse (RN) education is increasingly incorporating technology and active learning strategies. Faculty development is crucial to meet future demands in nursing education programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Trends
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • A pilot study in 1999 identified trends in Registered Nurse (RN) education.
  • This study replicates the pilot work using a national sample to validate identified trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify current and future trends in RN education programs.
  • To assess the emphasis on various topics in nursing education compared to the past and future.
  • To understand the evolving role of technology and teaching methodologies.

Main Methods:

  • A 15-page questionnaire was distributed to 1,459 nursing program directors in 2003.
  • Response rate was 46.8%.
  • Respondents compared the emphasis on 187 items in 2003 versus 1998 and forecasted emphasis in 2008.

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Main Results:

  • Findings validated trends from the pilot study.
  • Technology is consistently emphasized across five of six categories in nursing education.
  • Faculty require ongoing development to integrate technology and active learning strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Technology plays a significant role in the future of nursing education.
  • Active learning strategies are essential for faculty to meet evolving educational expectations.
  • Continuous faculty development is necessary to adapt to technological advancements and pedagogical shifts in nursing education.