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[German nursing study programs from the students' perspective: First results of a nationwide longitudinal study]
Daniel Großmann1, Daria Olden1, Lena Dorin2
1Katholische Stiftungshochschule München, Deutschland.
Pflege
|May 19, 2022
Summary
German nursing students rate their academic programs well overall, but identify key challenges in financing and clinical placement preparation. Addressing these issues is crucial for the success of the new nursing study programs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Policy
- Longitudinal Studies
Context:
- The German Nursing Professions Act mandates academic nursing education.
- Primary qualifying nursing courses commenced in 2020.
- This study longitudinally tracks student experiences over three years.
Purpose:
- To present initial findings from the 2021 survey on student perspectives.
- To analyze challenges and regulatory needs in academic nursing studies.
- To propose solutions for improving nursing education.
Summary:
- Overall, the primary qualifying nursing study program received a good rating (2.32).
- Significant concerns were raised regarding student financing (35.85% critical) and clinical placement quality.
- 86% of students reported inadequate information flow to practice sites regarding their qualifications.
Impact:
- Highlights a regulatory gap in student financing and clinical placement support.
- Recommends enhanced practical placement guidance tailored to academic nursing.
- Emphasizes the need for clearer definition of future professional roles and job profiles in nursing.
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