Pursuing Graduate Studies in Nursing Education: Driving and Restraining Forces

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Cathro
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Nurse Leaders ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Decision Matrix ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Force Field Analysis ◽  
Delivery Options

This article articulates the growing shortage of nursing faculty and identifies factors that impact nurses’ decisions to pursue graduate studies in nursing education. Kurt Lewin’s Force Field Analysis and a Decision Matrix are applied to the process of pursuing graduate studies in nursing education. When driving forces outweigh restraining forces, nurses are more likely to pursue graduate studies in nursing education. Innovative solutions to strengthen driving forces and overcome restraining forces include: offering more programs with a focus in nursing education; financial support; flexible program delivery options, including more online graduate programs; mentoring; and collaborations between employers and academic institutions. The implications of this analysis for nurses, academic nurse leaders and nursing faculty, nurse employers, and governing bodies are presented.

scholarly journals Strategy for institutional development of the regional technical implementing unit (UPTD) of regional waste landfill of NTB Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 916 (1) ◽  
pp. 012006
Author(s):  
I E Rahmawati ◽  
I D A A Warmadewanthi
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Waste Landfill ◽  
Force Field Analysis ◽  
Public Service Agencies ◽  
Financial Management Pattern

Abstract The Kebon Kongok Regional Landfill (TPA) is one of the final processing sites serving West Lombok Regency and Mataram City. The Landfill is managed by the Regional Technical Implementing Unit (UPTD) of the Regional Waste Landfill of NTB Province under the Department of Environment and Forestry of NTB Province. Currently, waste services in Mataram City and West Lombok Regency have not met the sanitation target. One of the factors that affects it is the financial problem where there is no budget flexibility which often causes difficulties in handling operations, especially at the beginning and end of the year. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the institutional development strategy as an effort to increase the role of UPTD in solid waste services. The analytical method used is Force Field Analysis (FFA). Based on the FFA, it is found that the Total Weight Value (TNB) driving forces are more significant than the restraining forces; this means that UPTD of Regional Waste Landfill of NTB Province is encouraged to carry out institutional development. Therefore, the institutional development strategy is that UPTD applies for the Financial Management Pattern of Public Service Agencies (PPK-BLUD).

scholarly journals Development Strategy of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery Rental Service Unit (UPJA) in Supporting Rice Farming in Rogojampi Sub-district Banyuwangi Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Ekadewi Widyatami
Keyword(s):  
Force Field ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Service Unit ◽  
Agricultural Equipment ◽  
Force Field Analysis

The strategy of developing agricultural equipment and machinery in the framework of utilizing agricultural mechanization innovation and technology is carried out by growing and developing the institutional system of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery Rental Service Unit (UPJA). In Banyuwangi Regency, the UPJA institution that is classified as UPJA is developing towards professionalism is UPJA Tani Makmur Gapoktan Surangganti, Rogojampi Sub-district. The purpose of this study was to determine the development strategy of UPJA Tani Makmur as an effort to increase the role of UPJA in supporting increased productivity and efficiency of rice farming. The determination of the research area is determined based on a purposive method. The research sampling method uses the expert system method. The analytical method used is the Force Field Analysis (FFA) method. The results of the analysis show that based on the Key Success Factors (FKK) of the Driving Forces and Restraining Forces in the FFA analysis, the appropriate. UPJA Tani Makmur development strategy, among others, are: UPJA Management must increase more intensive efforts to socialize the use of alsintan to farmers, by socializing to farmers the benefits and advantages of using Alsintan in rice farming, as well as socializing the UPJA service system provided to farmers using services alsintan of UPJA Tani Makmur, especially to members of the Surangganti Gapoktan. The next effort is to expand marketing around and outside the Rogojampi Sub-district which has a large potential market share.Keywords—Force Field Analysis, Strategiy, UPJA

scholarly journals Attitudes of nursing faculty members toward technology and e-learning in Lebanon

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rona Nsouli ◽  
Dimitrios Vlachopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Nursing Curricula ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Nursing Faculty Members

Abstract Background Our transition to an “information society” means that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become integral to our lives. ICT has also become an essential aspect of medical institutions and healthcare settings. Healthcare professionals, especially nurses are required to use ICT in their daily work. In Lebanon, however, due to political factors, many universities have not introduced technology or any form of ICT in their curricula. Institutions of higher education do use technology in various ways, however, successful incorporation of ICT in education requires acceptance by instructors who are expected to use ICT in teaching practices. Although international findings reveal that ICT should be used in nursing education, some faculty members experience difficulty integrating it. Method A mixed methodological research approach was used to investigate the attitudes of nursing teaching staff toward the use of ICT in nursing education. Results Our findings revealed three categories of faculty with differing attitudes to the use of ICT in teaching and learning: pioneers, faculty members who have developed positive attitudes toward ICT usage; followers, faculty members with neutral attitudes; and resisters, faculty members with negative attitudes. Conclusions Identification of the nursing faculty members’ attitude toward ICT and the challenges faced by them contributes to the integration of ICT into nursing curricula and further development of educational practices.

Sharpening the Focus of Force Field Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald James Swanson ◽  
Andrew Shawn Creed
Keyword(s):  
Force Field ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Force Field Analysis

The energetics of motivated cognition: A force-field analysis.

2012 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arie W. Kruglanski ◽  
Jocelyn J. Bélanger ◽  
Xiaoyan Chen ◽  
Catalina Köpetz ◽  
Antonio Pierro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Force Field ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Motivated Cognition ◽  
Force Field Analysis

Social Media Use in Nursing Education

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Terri Schmitt ◽  
Susan Sims-Giddens ◽  
Richard Booth
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Patient Privacy ◽  
Transmission Of Knowledge ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Social Media Tools

As technological advances continue to expand connectivity and communication, the number of patients and nurses engaging in social media increases. Nurses play a significant role in identification, interpretation, and transmission of knowledge and information within healthcare. Social media is a platform that can assist nursing faculty in helping students to gain greater understanding of and/or skills in professional communication; health policy; patient privacy and ethics; and writing competencies. Although there are barriers to integration of social media within nursing education, there are quality resources available to assist faculty to integrate social media as a viable pedagogical method. This article discusses the background and significance of social media tools as pedagogy, and provides a brief review of literature. To assist nurse educators who may be using or considering social media tools, the article offers selected examples of sound and pedagogically functional use in course and program applications; consideration of privacy concerns and advantages and disadvantages; and tips for success.

scholarly journals “I’m not an investigator and I’m not a police officer" - a faculty’s view on academic integrity in an undergraduate nursing degree

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Lynch ◽  
Yenna Salamonson ◽  
Paul Glew ◽  
Lucie M. Ramjan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Academic Integrity ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Academic Integrity Policy

AbstractIn nursing, expectations of honesty and integrity are clearly stipulated throughout professional standards and codes of conduct, thus the concept of academic integrity has even more impetus in preparing students for graduate practice. However, a disparity between policy and practice misses the opportunity to instil the principles of academic integrity, and at its core honesty, a pivotal trait in the nursing profession. This study draws upon the experience of the nursing faculty to explore how academic integrity policy of deterrence operate in nursing education.While participants deplored cheating behaviours, they expressed frustration in having to ‘police’ large numbers of students who had little awareness of the academic standards to meet policy requirements. In addition, they were cynical because of a perceived lack of severity in sanctions for students who repeatedly breached integrity. Participants expressed a moral obligation as educators to meet student learning needs and preferred to engage with students in a more meaningful way to uphold academic integrity. The ambivalence to detect and report breaches in integrity undermines the effectiveness of policy. Therefore, faculty must recognise the importance of their role in detecting and escalating cases of dishonesty and execute deterrence in a more consistent way. To do this, greater support at an institutional level, such as smaller class sizes, inclusion in decision making around sanctions and recognition of additional workload, will enable faculty to uphold policy. Although policing was not their preferred approach, the role of faculty in detecting and reporting cases of misconduct is crucial to increase the certainty of students getting caught, which is essential if policy is to be effective in deterring dishonest behaviour.

scholarly journals Clinical Adjunct Nursing Faculty Virtual Mentoring Experience:A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Reyes ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Adjunct Faculty ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
The United States ◽  
New Faculty ◽  
Virtual Mentoring ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Adjunct Nursing Faculty

Nursing and nursing education have been surrounded by discussions of shortages for many years. The United States lacks qualified nurses to care for its aging and increasing acutely ill population. The lack of qualified nurses stems back to several issues, at the forefront, a lack of qualified nurse educators. Due to the demand for skilled and competent nursing faculty, schools of nursing have been utilizing bedside nurses to teach in the clinical setting. While many are experienced bedside nurses, they may not be formally prepared to teach students. Clinical adjunct nursing faculty are also unique because they may never step foot on a college or school of nursing campus, teaching exclusively at the clinical site. This can lead to feelings of stress and lack of support from the other faculty members. It may also make it difficult to help prepare and guide clinical adjunct faculty as they teach and encounter educational issues without proper training. Mentoring is routinely cited as valuable to new faculty transitioning to the education role. The purpose of this study was to explore a new trend in mentoring, virtual mentoring, and determine if it is of value to clinical adjunct nursing faculty. Guided by a basic qualitative research design, eleven clinical adjunct faculty who have experienced virtual mentoring were interviewed in order to gather their perspective of the process and formulate interventions that may enhance the virtual mentoring process for this faculty population.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document