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Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse I

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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
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Published on: June 21, 2010

Is nursing viable as an academic discipline?

David R Thompson1

  • 1Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester LE1 6TP, UK. drt10@le.ac.uk

Nurse Education Today
|April 11, 2009
PubMed
Summary

UK nursing faces academic marginalization. This paper reviews universities' role, highlights tensions for nurses in academia, and proposes solutions to ensure nursing's place in higher education.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education Policy
  • Academic Integration

Background:

  • The historical and evolving role of nursing within university structures.
  • The increasing pressure on academic disciplines to justify their presence and funding.
  • The unique position of nursing as both a clinical practice and an academic subject.

Observation:

  • Nursing in UK universities is experiencing significant challenges.
  • Tensions exist between the practical demands of nursing and the academic environment.
  • Potential threats to the sustainability of nursing programs within higher education.

Findings:

  • Universities' roles in nursing education are multifaceted, encompassing research, professional training, and academic scholarship.
  • Key tensions include resource allocation, curriculum relevance, and the integration of clinical practice with theoretical knowledge.

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  • The risk of academic marginalization for nursing impacts its future development and contribution.

    • Implications:

    • Urgent strategies are needed to safeguard nursing's academic standing.
    • Recommendations focus on strengthening nursing's interdisciplinary links and demonstrating its value within universities.
    • Maintaining a strong presence in academia is crucial for advancing nursing research, practice, and policy.