This post courtesy of Anne Taylor-Vaisey:
This looks like an interesting program. I do not have access to the full text, but I have provided a reprint request address.
Happell B. Education for life: the evaluation of an innovative approach to facilitate ongoing learning for nurses. Int J Psychiatr Nurs Res 2005; 10(2):1117-1128.
Abstract: There is general consensus within the nursing profession that life-long learning is crucial for all nurses irrespective of their educational backgrounds. There currently is a paucity of literature addressing both the problems experienced in accessing and utilising continuing education or innovative programs designed to overcome these problems, despite widespread acknowledgement of the problems encountered. In this paper the findings from the evaluation of the Clinician-Trainer Program*, developed by the Centre for Psychiatric Nursing Research and Practice (CPNRP) are presented. This includes an evaluation of the course itself and of its impact on clinical practice. The findings suggest a high level of satisfaction with the course, but more importantly, it appears to be assisting trained clinicians to deliver professional development sessions within their workplace.
Pubmed link
Reprint requests: Brenda Happell, Centre for Psychiatric Nursing Research and Practice, School of Postgraduate Nursing University of Melbourne,
Carlton
Victoria
3010E-mail: [email protected]
This post courtesy of Anne Taylor-Vaisey:
This looks like an interesting program. I do not have access to the full text, but I have provided a reprint request address.
Happell B. Education for life: the evaluation of an innovative approach to facilitate ongoing learning for nurses. Int J Psychiatr Nurs Res 2005; 10(2):1117-1128.
Abstract: There is general consensus within the nursing profession that life-long learning is crucial for all nurses irrespective of their educational backgrounds. There currently is a paucity of literature addressing both the problems experienced in accessing and utilising continuing education or innovative programs designed to overcome these problems, despite widespread acknowledgement of the problems encountered. In this paper the findings from the evaluation of the Clinician-Trainer Program*, developed by the Centre for Psychiatric Nursing Research and Practice (CPNRP) are presented. This includes an evaluation of the course itself and of its impact on clinical practice. The findings suggest a high level of satisfaction with the course, but more importantly, it appears to be assisting trained clinicians to deliver professional development sessions within their workplace.
Pubmed link
Reprint requests: Brenda Happell, Centre for Psychiatric Nursing Research and Practice, School of Postgraduate Nursing University of Melbourne,
Carlton
Victoria
3010E-mail: [email protected]
