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Academic credit and professional experience

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    British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
    |October 13, 1994
    PubMed
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    Accreditation of experiential learning offers a cost-effective way for practitioners to gain professional degrees. However, market pressures may risk devaluing nursing degrees despite academic recognition for experience.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Development
    • Higher Education Policy

    Background:

    • Experiential learning accreditation is a growing trend in professional education.
    • It is promoted as a cost-effective pathway to shorten degree programs for qualified practitioners.
    • Concerns exist regarding the potential impact on the academic standing of degrees.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the implications of accrediting experiential learning in professional degree programs.
    • To assess the balance between recognizing prior experience and maintaining academic rigor.
    • To explore the potential risks associated with market-driven accreditation in nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • The study involves a critical analysis of current policies and trends in experiential learning accreditation.

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  • It reviews literature on the recognition of prior learning and its impact on degree standards.
  • Qualitative assessment of market forces influencing higher education in nursing.

    • Main Results:

    • Accreditation of experiential learning provides academic recognition for practical skills and knowledge.
    • Market forces may incentivize faster degree completion, potentially overlooking comprehensive academic development.
    • There is a discernible risk of devaluing nursing degrees due to these pressures.

    Conclusions:

    • While experiential learning accreditation has benefits, careful consideration of its implementation is crucial.
    • The integrity and status of nursing degrees must be safeguarded against market-driven compromises.
    • Further research is needed to establish best practices for accrediting experiential learning without compromising academic quality.