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Liz Jamieson1, Linda Harris, Allison Hall
1NHS Education Scotland, Edinburgh. liz.jamieson@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|December 21, 2012
Summary
Flying Start NHS is a web-based learning program supporting newly qualified healthcare professionals. It aids their transition into practice and has been adopted across England.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare professional education
- Digital learning platforms
- Work-based learning
Background:
- Newly qualified healthcare professionals face challenges transitioning from student to registered practitioner.
- A structured support program is crucial for successful integration into the workforce.
- NHS Education for Scotland (NES) identified a need for enhanced professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development, implementation, and outcomes of the Flying Start NHS program.
- To provide a web-based learning solution for newly qualified nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals.
- To support the transition of early-career healthcare professionals into confident practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Development of a dedicated, web-based learning program named Flying Start NHS.
- Implementation of the program through a website promoting work-based learning.
- Customization and rollout of the program in partnership with NHS West Midlands.
Main Results:
- The Flying Start NHS program has registered over 20,000 newly qualified practitioners since 2006.
- The program facilitates a smoother transition for early-career healthcare professionals.
- The program's success in Scotland led to its expansion into England.
Conclusions:
- Web-based learning programs like Flying Start NHS are effective in supporting newly qualified healthcare professionals.
- The program successfully addresses the transition challenges faced by early-career staff.
- Flying Start NHS demonstrates a scalable model for professional development in healthcare education.
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