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An innovative master's education program to prepare graduates for the practice setting
Joan Valas1, Maryann Forbes, Jane White
1College of Nursing and Public, Department of Graduate Studies in Nursing, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY 11530, USA. valas@adelphi.edu
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|May 25, 2013
Summary
A new master's program in nursing education was developed to meet clinical needs for professional development. The process involved a faculty and expert task force, outlining steps, objectives, content, and challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical settings require nurses with advanced professional development skills.
- Existing educational programs may not fully address these evolving needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a new master's program in nursing education.
- To meet current clinical needs for nurse professional development.
Main Methods:
- A traditional program development approach was employed.
- A task force of faculty and clinical experts was designated.
- The six-step development process was documented.
Main Results:
- Program objectives and content were defined.
- The established program addresses identified clinical needs.
- Challenges encountered during development were explored.
Conclusions:
- The new master's program in nursing education was successfully established.
- The program development process provides a model for future initiatives.
- Addressing clinical needs is crucial for relevant nursing education.
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