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Transforming our vision: emancipatory career planning for nurses
G A Hartrick1, A E Lindsey, M Hoskins
1School of Nursing, University of Victoria, British Columbia.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Administration
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Canadian nurses face significant healthcare changes, impacting jobs and roles. A pilot project using emancipatory learning offered a transformative career planning experience, empowering nurses to redefine their professional vision.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Adult Education
Background:
- Canadian healthcare sector undergoing profound changes.
- Decreased job numbers and evolving job expectations create anxiety for nurses.
- These shifts present opportunities for nurses to reimagine their roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a pilot career planning project for nurses.
- To utilize Freire's model of emancipatory learning.
- To explore transformative learning experiences for nurses.
Main Methods:
- A series of four workshops were conducted.
- Theoretical foundations included narrative psychology and critical social theory.
- Emancipatory learning principles were employed.
Main Results:
- Workshop evaluations indicated a transformative experience for participants.
- Nurses gained new perspectives on their careers and roles.
- The project fostered a proactive approach to career development.
Conclusions:
- Career planning initiatives are crucial for nurses navigating healthcare changes.
- Emancipatory learning models can facilitate professional transformation.
- Further implications for nursing career development are discussed.