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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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Published on: June 21, 2010

The case for baccalaureate-prepared nurses.

Ann Kutney-Lee¹, Linda H Aiken

¹Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI), Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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|June 28, 2013

Summary

Higher nurse education levels are linked to improved surgical patient survival rates. An educated nursing workforce is crucial for future healthcare roles in primary care and care coordination.

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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Education
Patient Outcomes

Background:

The nursing workforce is integral to healthcare delivery.
Nursing quality significantly impacts patient outcomes.
Previous research links nurse characteristics to hospital outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the relationship between changes in nurse education and surgical patient survival.
To explore the potential of an educated nursing workforce in evolving healthcare roles.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal study design.
Analysis of nurse education levels and surgical patient survival data.

Main Results:

Increases in nurse education were associated with improvements in surgical patient survival.
A more educated nursing workforce can support new healthcare roles.

Conclusions:

Investing in nursing education can enhance patient safety and survival.
An educated nursing workforce is vital for implementing healthcare reforms and expanding primary care services.