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Decentralized nursing education: does it work?
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Decentralizing nursing education to rural areas was evaluated. Nurses in rural North Carolina perceived the program positively, supporting its continuation and funding.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Rural Health
Background:
- Universities are decentralizing nursing programs from urban centers to rural areas.
- This initiative aims to improve healthcare access and education in underserved regions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the outcomes of a decentralized nursing education program.
- To assess rural nurses' perceptions of the program's impact and effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from nurses in rural North Carolina.
- Qualitative or quantitative methods used to gather perceptions.
Main Results:
- Nurses' positive perceptions of the decentralized program were documented.
- Findings indicate successful adaptation and perceived benefits in the rural setting.
Conclusions:
- The decentralized nursing education program has garnered positive reception from rural nurses.
- The data support continued support and funding for expanding such initiatives.