Nursing education prepares nurses to
practice in a variety of settings. The impact of modernization,
globalization and liberalization on the society has brought tremendous
changes in general and nursing education. The significant trends in
modern education are creativity, changes in teaching - learning process
and advanced educational technology.
The current trends in nursing education
are numerous. The scientific and technological advances in medicine
along with social changes have resulted in emergence of new diseases and
the development of specialities and super specialities. Advanced nurse
practice enables nurses to practice in new roles such as nurse
practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. Nursing profession
ensures a promising career in India with job opportunities abroad. Large
number of private nursing educational institutions have been set up,
which require faculty with postgraduate education. In developed
countries, great emphasis is given on preparing individuals with
critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Issues and trends facing nursing
education poses challenges for students and nurse educators. Changes in
the curricula in nursing education programmes must incorporate syllabus
which reflect social trends and advances in medicine. Curriculum needs
periodic revision. The programme has developed numerous types of
education programmes to address the need for increased man power.
Alternate curriculum plans such as
external degree programmes and part time courses are necessary for
students who seek higher qualifications. Degree nursing courses are
offered through distance education by different methods such as print
media, video conferencing, off campus programmes and academic or
continuing education courses on the world wide web. Use of evidence
based and reflective practice in clinical settings are important for
nursing students. Improved teaching strategies such as programmed
instruction, problem based learning, computer assisted learning and
online learning are few examples of newer learning strategies available
in nursing education.
Clinical skill laboratories help
students in clinical skill development under non stress situations.
Advanced nurse practice roles have to be developed such as Family Nurse
Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Peadiatric Nurse Practitioner,
Midwifery Nurse Practitioner. Clinical nurse specialists can function
as ostomy nurse, nurse in pain management etc.
With large number of graduates passing
out every year, it is a challenge to maintain quality in nursing
education. Good infra structure, clinical facilities and adequately
prepared faculty are important. Linking of nursing education and
practice encourages well prepared graduates for better patient care.
Faculty need to be role models especially in the aspect of caring in
nursing. Globalization challenges nurses to find effective ways to
promote interaction to further scholarly efforts between countries.
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