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Implementing a prescribing practicum within a Master's degree in advanced nursing practice
1School of Health Care Practice, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Inc
|February 26, 2008
Summary
New Zealand
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) registration in New Zealand has led to new Master's programs.
- These programs include clinical focus and prescribing qualifications.
- Monitoring and improving these prescribing practicum components is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To monitor and enhance the effectiveness of prescribing practicum papers.
- To evaluate the implementation of Master's degree programs for advanced nursing practice.
- To identify areas for improvement in NP education.
Main Methods:
- Developmental action research approach.
- Data collection via interviews with students, medical supervisors, and academic staff.
- Formative and summative analysis of collected data.
Main Results:
- Prescribing practicum implementation is progressing well.
- Need for enhanced education to clarify medical and advanced nursing roles.
- Medical supervisor preparation requires improvement.
Conclusions:
- Ongoing development of advanced practice nurses is supported by current processes.
- Revision of funding models is crucial for equitable support.
- Further refinement of educational content and supervisor training is necessary.
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