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Lisa McKenna1, Jieyun Melinda Ma2, Rachael Duncan3
1Health Professions Clinical Education Unit, Office of the Provost, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Summary
Registered nurses completing masters degrees gain enhanced professionalism, advanced practice skills, and expanded career opportunities. This advanced nursing education benefits both nurses and healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Advanced nursing education is crucial for evolving healthcare systems.
- Masters programs offer specialized training but their impact on nurses' professional outcomes is unclear.
- Consolidated evidence on the professional impact of masters degrees is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize existing literature on the professional outcomes for registered nurses completing masters degree programs.
- To identify key professional benefits derived from advanced nursing education.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review methodology was employed, guided by Whittemore and Knafl.
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across CINAHL, ProQuest Central, MEDLINE, and ERIC databases.
- Studies published between 1990 and 2024 were included in the analysis.
Main Results:
- 16 studies were included in the final analysis after reviewing 2376 articles.
- Professional outcomes were categorized into three main areas: enhanced professionalism, practice enhancement, and expanded career opportunities.
- Masters programs contribute significantly to nurses' professional growth.
Conclusions:
- Advanced nursing education, particularly masters programs, enhances professionalism, clinical practice, and career trajectories.
- These programs play a vital role in shaping professional development and improving healthcare delivery.
- Further research is necessary to elucidate the long-term impacts of masters degrees on nurses and the broader healthcare landscape.