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Nurses' work and worth.

J Buchan, L Secombe¹

¹Institute of Manpower Studies.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

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Summary

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The Institute of Manpower Studies (IMS) has surveyed Royal College of Nursing members since 1986. This data tracks qualified nurses

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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 Workforce Research
Health Services Management
Sociology of Health

Background:

The nursing profession and National Health Service (NHS) have undergone significant transformations.
Longitudinal data on nurses' employment is crucial for understanding workforce dynamics.
The Institute of Manpower Studies (IMS) initiated comprehensive surveys in 1986.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a unique national database on qualified nurses' employment.
To analyze nurses' attitudes towards their work during periods of professional change.
To provide insights into the evolving landscape of the nursing profession within the NHS.

Main Methods:

Conducting regular surveys of Royal College of Nursing members.
Compiling a national database of employment patterns and work attitudes.
Longitudinal analysis of data collected since 1986.

Main Results:

A comprehensive dataset detailing qualified nurses' employment trends.
Insights into nurses' perspectives and job satisfaction over time.
Identification of key factors influencing nursing careers during health service reforms.

Conclusions:

The IMS survey provides invaluable longitudinal data on the nursing workforce.
Understanding nurses' employment patterns and attitudes is essential for effective health policy.
The database serves as a critical resource for research on the nursing profession.