Staff development through international cooperation. The Kenya experience

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• International Health
• Professional Development

Background:

• International cooperation in nursing facilitates knowledge sharing and professional advancement.
• Collaborations occur via governments, international organizations, and professional associations.
• Nurses benefit from enhanced tolerance, expanded perspectives, and improved professionalism.

Purpose of the Study:

• To emphasize the educational role as a core component of professional nursing practice.
• To enhance the knowledge base and skills of senior nurses as educators.
• To improve nursing education and management in Kenya.

Main Methods:

• A specialized course titled "The Nurse Educator Role: Aspects in Nursing Education and Management" was delivered.
• The course was conducted by educators from Israel's Center for International Cooperation.
• Participants included senior nurses from Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.

Main Results:

• Participants gained enhanced understanding of the nurse educator role.
• Knowledge and skills were expanded to improve participants' functions as educators.
• The program aimed to elevate nursing education standards in the region.

Conclusions:

• International cooperation is vital for advancing nursing professionalism and education globally.
• Targeted training programs can effectively enhance the capabilities of nurse educators.
• Such initiatives contribute to improved healthcare delivery through better-educated nursing staff.