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The time commitment of the community nursing services to Project 2000
Nurse Education Today
|August 1, 1995
Summary
Community nurses dedicate significant time to student training, impacting their workload. This study highlights the need to acknowledge this commitment and its resource implications for effective community nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Community Health Nursing
- Workforce Studies
Background:
- Community nurses play a crucial role in educating future healthcare professionals.
- The time commitment for supervising students in community settings is not well-quantified.
- Understanding this commitment is vital for sustainable nursing education and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the time community nurses spend supervising students.
- To explore the variability in student placement duration and frequency.
- To assess the impact of student supervision on community nurses' workload.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 2500 individuals with community nursing qualifications.
- Qualitative data were gathered through interviews with community nurse managers.
- Analysis focused on time spent, placement numbers, and duration.
Main Results:
- Community nurses reported spending substantial amounts of time with students.
- Significant variation existed in the number and duration of student placements.
- Supervising diverse student groups (nursing and other professions) caused considerable strain.
Conclusions:
- The time and effort community nurses invest in student education require formal recognition.
- Resource allocation must consider the demands of clinical placements.
- Addressing these implications is essential for supporting both educators and learners.