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Nursing education in the private sector

J G Orr1

  • 1Eastern Area College of Nursing Southside, Purdysburn Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 1, 1993
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Nursing colleges, traditionally focused on pre-registration education, must diversify. Exploring multi-disciplinary and skills-based courses for other health professions and educators can secure future viability.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • Colleges of nursing historically focused on pre-registration education within statutory frameworks.
  • Project 2000 led to amalgamations, but anticipated nursing student numbers have not been met.
  • Current trends suggest decreasing qualified nursing staff due to revised staffing ratios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore alternative business models for nursing colleges facing declining recruitment.
  • To identify opportunities for expanding educational offerings beyond traditional nursing programs.
  • To consider the potential of multi-disciplinary and skills-based courses within the private sector.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the current state of nursing education.
  • Exploration of market diversification strategies for nursing colleges.

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  • Identification of potential new customer bases and course types.

    • Main Results:

    • Nursing colleges face challenges due to decreased recruitment and potential amalgamations.
    • Diversification into multi-disciplinary health profession courses is a viable strategy.
    • Offering skills-based short courses to other professions, such as educators, presents new opportunities.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing colleges need to adapt by broadening their educational scope beyond traditional nursing programs.
    • Exploring the private sector for multi-disciplinary and skills-based training can ensure sustainability.
    • Strategic diversification is crucial for the future of nursing educational institutions.