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Jordanian perspectives on advanced nursing practice: an ethnography
Z Zahran1, P Curtis, M Lloyd-Jones
1King's College London, Department of Specialist Care, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, London, UK. zainab.zahran@kcl.ac.uk
International Nursing Review
|May 18, 2012
Summary
This study explored perceptions of advanced nursing practice in Jordan. Findings reveal a need for a shared understanding among educators, professional bodies, and employers to define advanced nursing roles and educational changes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Policy
- Professional Development
Background:
- Jordan offers Master's degrees in clinical nursing to prepare registered nurses for advanced practice roles.
- Little was known about the development and drivers of advanced nursing roles in Jordan prior to this study.
- Advanced nursing practice roles are being developed to meet evolving healthcare needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore perceptions of advanced nursing practice among various stakeholders in Jordan.
- To understand the concept of advanced nursing practice within the Jordanian context.
- To identify factors influencing the establishment of advanced nursing roles.
Main Methods:
- Ethnographic design was employed.
- Semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation were conducted.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze collected data from five hospitals and two universities.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: core competencies, specific vs. generic practice areas, beneficiaries of advanced nursing practice, and drivers for educational change.
- Findings align with international perspectives on advanced nursing practice.
- Participants identified diverse elements of advanced practice relevant to Jordanian nursing.
Conclusions:
- A consensual understanding of advanced nursing practice is needed among nurse educationalists, professional bodies, and employers in Jordan.
- Developing a common framework for advanced nursing practice is crucial.
- Addressing the lack of consistency in understanding advanced nursing practice is essential for its successful implementation.
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