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An evaluation of a nurse extern program

A B Tritak1, B Ross, H Feldman

  • 1Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, USA.

Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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Nurse extern programs enhance professional autonomy and self-confidence. Older nursing students showed greater changes in professional activities during externships, bridging education and practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Development
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

  • Nurse extern programs aim to connect academic learning with clinical practice.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of these programs is crucial for nursing education.
  • Previous discussions focused on identifying key outcomes for nurse externs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure the outcomes of professional activities and autonomy in a nurse extern program.
  • To assess changes in nurse self-description and professional engagement.
  • To explore the impact of externships on nursing students' confidence and development.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Schutzenhofer Nurse Activity Scale and Meleis Nurse Self-Description Form (NSDF).
  • Conducted pretest and posttest assessments with 33 completing participants.

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  • Analyzed data to identify correlations between age, professional activities, autonomy, and self-description.

    • Main Results:

    • A positive correlation was found between participant age and the Meleis Nurse Self-Description Form (NSDF) in Posttest 1.
    • Older students demonstrated the most significant changes in dimensions of professional activity.
    • Participants reported increased self-confidence, and a significant increase in professional autonomy was observed by the end of Phase 2.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse externships positively impact professional autonomy and self-confidence.
    • The programs appear particularly beneficial for older nursing students regarding professional activity development.
    • While NSDF scores did not change significantly over time, overall participant experience was positive.