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Lynette Cusack1, Paul Arbon, Alison Hutton
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Contemporary Nurse
|July 23, 2013
Summary
South Australian nursing students demonstrated limited understanding of health practitioner regulation. A national strategy is recommended to educate students on their regulatory responsibilities and the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Nursing Regulation
- Student Practitioner Oversight
Background:
- Australia has implemented a national health practitioner regulation scheme via the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009; Qld).
- Nursing and midwifery students in South Australia were already subject to regulation under the Nursing and Midwifery Practice Act 2008 (SA) prior to the national scheme.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore South Australian nursing students' comprehension of health practitioner regulation.
- To assess student awareness of how existing legislation impacts their practice and professional role.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study was employed.
- Data collection included 220 online surveys and four focus groups with nursing students.
Main Results:
- Analysis indicated a significant lack of understanding among participants regarding regulation.
- Students showed limited awareness of the State Act and its application to their student role and clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- A need exists for a unified national approach to inform nursing and midwifery students about their regulatory obligations.
- Enhanced educational strategies are required to ensure students understand their responsibilities under regulatory frameworks.
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