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Project 2000: a review of published research
1Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Nottingham, England.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 1, 1995
Summary
Project 2000 reforms in nurse education in England and Wales are proving workable despite initial challenges. Research reviews indicate successful implementation of these significant educational changes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Policy
- Educational Reform
Background:
- Project 2000 aimed to reform nurse education in England and Wales.
- The reforms were implemented between 1990 and 1994.
- This paper reviews research on the implementation of these reforms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review findings from nine research teams on Project 2000 implementation.
- To identify successes and difficulties encountered during the reforms.
- To assess the overall workability of Project 2000 in practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nine research studies.
- Analysis of published findings from 1990-1994.
- Synthesis of research on Project 2000 implementation.
Main Results:
- Project 2000 encountered various implementation challenges.
- Despite difficulties, key aspects of the reforms were successfully implemented.
- Research indicates a generally positive reception and workability of the reforms.
Conclusions:
- Project 2000 reforms are considered workable in practice.
- Initial 'teething' difficulties did not prevent successful implementation.
- The reforms represent a significant and effective change in nurse education.