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Supporting completion of an online continuing professional development programme for newly qualified practitioners: A
Rosie Erol1, Penney Upton2, Dominic Upton3
1University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ, United Kingdom.
Nurse Education Today
|May 31, 2016
Summary
Successful completion of the Flying Start NHS® programme for newly qualified practitioners depends on strong management, relevant content, and effective mentor support. Organisational commitment and individual engagement are key factors for this critical transition.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Transition to Practice Programmes
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Newly qualified practitioners face challenges during their transition to professional roles.
- The Flying Start NHS® programme in Scotland aims to support this transition through structured learning and mentoring.
- Varied engagement and completion rates within the programme necessitate understanding influencing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors contributing to the successful completion of the Flying Start programme.
- To understand the facilitators and barriers to programme completion for newly qualified practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative research approach was employed.
- Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 23 management and strategic participants.
- Semi-structured interviews (n=22) and focus groups (n=11) were held with practitioners.
Main Results:
- Three core themes emerged: Management and Delivery, Content and Material, and Participation and Completion.
- Successful completion is influenced by programme-level factors (clear communication, relevant content), organisational factors (leadership, IT access), and individual factors (mentor support, peer support).
- Effective leadership, mentorship, and links to continuing professional development frameworks were identified as crucial.
Conclusions:
- Strategic commitment from organisations is vital for embedding and supporting practitioner development programmes.
- The mentor's role in providing face-to-face support, setting targets, and motivating practitioners is critical for completion.
- Organisational structures must facilitate effective mentoring relationships to ensure programme success.
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