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Family nurse practitioners in Botswana: challenges and implications
1Ministry of Health, Gaborone, Botswana.
International Nursing Review
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Botswana
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Established in 1981, Botswana's National Health Institute offers a post-basic program.
- This program trains nurses for comprehensive primary health care services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the expanding role of Family Nurse Practitioners in Botswana.
- To identify the educational needs of these healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Program evaluation of the post-basic nursing program.
- Assessment of graduate performance and demand.
Main Results:
- Graduates, known as Family Nurse Practitioners, demonstrate high competence.
- These practitioners are highly sought after, serving in remote areas.
Conclusions:
- Family Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in Botswana's healthcare system.
- There is a need to address the evolving educational requirements for these nurses.