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Developing nurse education in Kenya

F Hastings

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |October 19, 1994
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    This project enhanced nursing education at Nairobi Hospital through curriculum updates, mentorship programs, and clinical environment audits. It focused on improving teaching skills and student allocation systems for better healthcare training.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Professional Development

    Background:

    • The Nairobi Hospital School of Nursing initiated a six-month project to address critical areas of educational development.
    • The project aimed to improve the quality of nursing education and clinical training within the institution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail key educational developments implemented over a six-month period.
    • To analyze the process and outcomes of curriculum revision, mentorship enhancement, and clinical learning environment audits.
    • To reflect on the challenges and successes of introducing change in a familiar yet evolving healthcare education setting.

    Main Methods:

    • A six-month project was undertaken focusing on several key areas of nursing education.
    • Detailed descriptions of curriculum revision processes.
    • Methodologies for auditing the clinical learning environment and establishing mentorship programs were employed.

    Main Results:

    • Significant progress was made in curriculum revision, aligning educational content with current standards.
    • Mentorship programs were strengthened, fostering a supportive learning environment for nursing students.
    • Audits of the clinical learning environment identified areas for improvement, leading to enhanced practical training opportunities.

    Conclusions:

    • The project successfully facilitated substantial educational developments within the School of Nursing.
    • Implementing targeted improvements in curriculum, mentorship, and clinical environments is crucial for advancing nursing education.
    • The experience provided valuable insights into managing change within a healthcare training institution.

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