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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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A clinical extern program evaluation: implications for nurse educators.

Michele Durrant¹, Dauna Crooks, Lara Pietrolungo

¹Center for Nursing, The Hospital for Sick Children, Room 4734, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada. michele.durrant@sickkids.ca

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Clinical externs significantly contribute to patient care and role development. Findings guide educators and preceptors in optimizing externship programs for better clinical support and education.

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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

Health Professions Education
Clinical Training
Program Evaluation

Background:

Clinical extern programs are integral to healthcare training.
Evaluating extern outcomes is crucial for program improvement.
Understanding extern contributions informs educational strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the outcomes of a clinical extern program.
To identify the contributions of clinical externs to patient care.
To determine factors influencing extern role development.

Main Methods:

Program evaluation using mixed-methods approach.
Descriptive data collection via surveys.
Qualitative insights from focus groups.

Main Results:

Clinical externs made valuable contributions to patient care.
Identified key factors influencing extern role development.
Externship experiences positively impacted professional growth.

Conclusions:

Clinical externs are valuable assets in healthcare settings.
Program evaluation data can enhance extern education and support.
Educators and preceptors can leverage findings to optimize extern roles.