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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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Nurses' self-efficacy and academic degree advancement.

Susan Winslow¹, Pamela DeGuzman, Pamela Kulbok

¹Susan Winslow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, APHN-BC, is Director of Nursing Education and Community Services, Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA. Pamela DeGuzman, PhD, MBA, RN, is Assistant Professor of Nursing, Roberts Scholar, and Fellow, UVa Center for Design and Health at The University of Virginia School of Nursing. Pamela Kulbok, DNSc, RN, PHCNS-BC, FAAN, is Theresa A. Thomas Professor of Public Health Sciences and Chair, Department of Family, Community & Mental Health at The University of Virginia School of Nursing. Stephanie Jackson, DNP, RN, CNS, ACNS-BC, is Director of Professional Practice and Magnet Program Director at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

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Registered nurses with higher self-efficacy show a trend toward advancing their academic goals. This study explored the link between nurses' self-belief and their pursuit of higher education, finding a notable difference in those who continued their studies.

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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:

Nursing Education
Professional Development
Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

Recent years show increased motivation for registered nurses (RNs) to pursue advanced academic preparation.
Existing literature suggests a positive correlation between self-efficacy and successful goal achievement.
Understanding factors influencing academic advancement is crucial for nursing workforce development.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between registered nurses' self-efficacy and their aspirations for academic advancement.
To identify potential differences in self-efficacy among nurses pursuing higher education compared to those who do not.

Main Methods:

A project was designed to evaluate the connection between self-efficacy and academic aspirations in RNs.
The study focused on comparing self-efficacy levels based on academic progression.

Main Results:

Findings revealed a discernible trend indicating a difference in self-efficacy.
Nurses who advanced their education after starting with a diploma or associate degree exhibited different self-efficacy levels compared to peers who did not pursue further studies.

Conclusions:

Self-efficacy appears to be a relevant factor in registered nurses' decisions to pursue academic advancement.
Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the role of self-efficacy in RNs' educational trajectories.