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Incorporating a research apprenticeship model in a Canadian nursing Honors Program
Linda Reutter1, Pauline Paul, Anne Sales
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3. linda.reutter@ualberta.ca
Nurse Education Today
|December 25, 2009
Summary
This study details a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honors) program using a research apprenticeship model. Students gained valuable research skills and confidence, demonstrating the model's effectiveness for nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Research Apprenticeship Models
Background:
- Development of specialized undergraduate nursing programs is crucial for advanced training.
- Integrating research experiences into nursing curricula enhances student preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honors) program.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a research apprenticeship model within this program.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a research apprenticeship model as the core of the BScN (Honors) program.
- Documentation of student learning experiences and challenges encountered.
Main Results:
- Key challenges included recruitment, balancing clinical and research interests, financial support, and project manageability.
- Students reported enhanced research skills, greater appreciation for nursing research, and increased confidence for graduate studies.
Conclusions:
- The research apprenticeship model is an effective and efficient approach for delivering an Honors Program in a research-intensive nursing faculty.
- Experiential research learning significantly benefits undergraduate nursing students.
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