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What should nurse teachers be doing? A preliminary study

H A Cahill1

  • 1Department of Health Studies, University of York, York District Hospital, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Nurse teacher workload is complex due to conflicting demands from healthcare and education sectors. This study identifies competing objectives impacting nurse educators, highlighting the need for better workload management to improve educational outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

  • Nurse education integration into higher education presents complex role demands for nurse teachers.
  • Conflicting objectives arise from National Health Service (NHS) trusts and educational institutions.
  • Changing healthcare provision and reduced clinical placements exacerbate these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore nurse teacher workload from the perspective of key stakeholders in nursing and higher education.
  • To identify competing objectives and pressures influencing the nurse teacher role.
  • To inform strategies for maximizing educational gain within nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.

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  • Focus group discussions were utilized to gather stakeholder perspectives.
  • Semi-structured individual interviews were performed with a select group of participants.

    • Main Results:

    • The study identified significant workload pressures on nurse teachers.
    • Competing demands include research, clinical practice, and educational responsibilities.
    • Stakeholders highlighted challenges related to healthcare provision and placement availability.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse teacher workload is a multifaceted issue requiring careful management.
    • Addressing competing objectives is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of nurse educators.
    • Further research is needed to develop strategies for optimizing nurse teacher roles and educational outcomes.