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The Experience of Nurse-Midwives in Teaching Roles
Nurse-midwives teaching in nursing programs share expertise and inspire students, addressing faculty shortages. Their unique perspective emphasizes normal birth and the nurse-midwifery model of care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Midwifery Practice
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Addressing the nursing faculty shortage.
- Leveraging experienced nurse-midwives in baccalaureate programs.
- Recognizing the clinical expertise nurse-midwives bring to academia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of nurse-midwives teaching in baccalaureate nursing programs.
- To describe the unique contributions and challenges faced by these educators.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative phenomenological research design.
- Utilized Colaizzi's procedure for data analysis.
- Conducted 16 in-depth interviews with nurse-midwives.
Main Results:
- Six emergent themes identified: Emphasis on Normal, Confidence and Competence, Student Aspirations for Nurse-Midwifery, Student Desire for Nurse-Midwifery Care, Teaching the Nurse-Midwifery Philosophy, and Professional Challenges.
- Nurse-midwives' confidence and competence were key themes.
- Student interest in pursuing nurse-midwifery and desiring nurse-midwifery care was evident.
Conclusions:
- Nurse-midwives in baccalaureate programs significantly influence nursing students.
- They contribute to alleviating the faculty shortage while imparting professional values.
- Potential to inspire students to adopt the nurse-midwifery model of care.
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