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Curriculum evaluation: an approach towards appraising a post-basic psychiatric nursing course.

M Chambers1

  • 1University of Ulster, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated a post-basic psychiatric nursing curriculum using an illuminative approach. Findings indicate high-standard training, excellent nursing care, and strong commitment in a positive learning environment.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Psychiatric Nursing

Background:

  • Growing interest in curriculum evaluation within nursing education.
  • Focus has primarily been on basic nurse education programs.
  • Need for evaluating specialized post-basic nursing curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the curriculum of a post-basic psychiatric nursing course.
  • To apply an illuminative evaluation approach to this specific curriculum.
  • To assess the quality of training and learning environment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an illuminative evaluation framework.
  • Employed various data collection methods (details not specified).
  • Included data analysis procedures (details not specified).

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Main Results:

  • Psychiatric nurses are trained to a high standard.
  • The learning environment is pleasant and relaxed.
  • The standard of nursing care provided is excellent.
  • Commitment from all involved in the program is high.

Conclusions:

  • The post-basic psychiatric nursing curriculum effectively prepares nurses to a high standard.
  • The supportive and positive environment contributes to excellent training outcomes.
  • The study highlights the success of the implemented curriculum and training approach.