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Solveig M Lundgren1, Barbro Robertsson
1Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Nurse Education Today
|November 13, 2012
Summary
Nurses overwhelmingly found that skills gained writing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) thesis were transferable to their professional practice. This undergraduate research experience significantly enhanced their nursing knowledge and practical abilities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Professional Skill Development
Background:
- The transferability of generic or transferable skills across different contexts is a widely discussed topic.
- Understanding how academic experiences translate to professional practice is crucial for effective education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' self-perceptions of knowledge and skills acquired during their Bachelor's thesis.
- To assess the extent of skill transfer and utilization in their current nursing roles.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire with open-ended questions was administered to 42 recent nursing graduates.
- Participants had 1 to 1.5 years of work experience post-graduation.
Main Results:
- A significant majority (37/42) of nurses reported practical applications of skills and knowledge gained from thesis writing.
- Only five nurses indicated an inability to utilize their thesis-related learning in their work.
Conclusions:
- Writing a Bachelor's thesis is instrumental in developing transferable knowledge and skills for nursing practice.
- Undergraduate thesis work plays a vital role in preparing nurses for real-world application of their learning.
Keywords:
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