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An overview of practice education models.
1University of British Columbia Okanagan, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada V1V1V7. claire.budgen@ubc.ca
Nurse Education Today
|July 17, 2007
Summary
This study analyzes nursing education models to improve student preparation for complex healthcare. It identifies ten models and discusses emerging trends to enhance practical training and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Practice Models
Background:
- Preparing nursing students for complex healthcare settings is a global concern.
- Calls exist for enhanced practice education to better equip graduates for real-world scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and critically analyze current nursing practice education models.
- To discuss emerging developments and their impact on nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify basic practice education model types.
- Critical analysis of the features, benefits, and limitations of each model.
Main Results:
- Ten basic practice education models were identified: faculty-supervised practicum, preceptorship, education unit, joint appointment, secondment, affiliate position, internship, co-operative education, work-study, and undergraduate nurse employment.
- Emerging trends include inter-professional and community-based education, and new academic-practice partnerships.
Conclusions:
- Current models have limitations that emerging developments aim to address.
- Further research is needed to compare models and evaluate learning, patient care outcomes, and costs.
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