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Nursing and higher education.

A T Altschul

    International Journal of Nursing Studies
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    University nursing degrees enhance individual careers and the profession. However, graduates often lack senior role aspirations, and experienced nurses who pursue degrees are more likely to be promoted.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Higher Education in Nursing
    • Professional Development in Nursing

    Background:

    • The University of Edinburgh pioneered nursing degree programs in 1954.
    • Numerous institutions now offer nursing degrees, increasing graduate numbers in the field.
    • Historically, the nursing profession has benefited from university-educated members.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the benefits of university degree courses for individual nurses.
    • To assess the potential impact of nursing graduates on the profession.
    • To explore the challenges in integrating nursing graduates into senior roles.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of nursing education at the University of Edinburgh.
    • Analysis of career progression for nurses with and without degrees.
    • Discussion of the role of universities in advancing nursing knowledge and research.

    Main Results:

    • University degrees offer significant value to individual nurses.
    • A notable gap exists between graduates' qualifications and their career aspirations in senior nursing positions.
    • Nurses who obtained degrees after establishing their careers showed higher promotion rates.

    Conclusions:

    • While university education benefits nurses, career progression challenges persist.
    • The nursing profession needs to better align opportunities with the qualifications of its graduates.
    • Universities play a crucial role in developing nursing knowledge and research.

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