scholarly journals Evaluation of the readiness of nurse anesthetists in Ghana for a master’s degree completion program: An exploratory, observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Philip Kwame Kwetey ◽  
Donna Nyght ◽  
Paul Bennetts
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Nurse Anesthetists ◽  
Advanced Degree ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Surgical Access ◽  
Anesthesia Providers ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
Clinical Anesthesia ◽  
Anesthesia Education

Ghana is a developing country in West Africa with limited anesthesia providers impacting surgical access and anesthesia safety. There are only two anesthesia providers per 100,000 population, with the majority of providers being nurse anesthetists, most of whom hold only diplomas, and more recently, bachelor’s in anesthesia education. This paper reports an observational study exploring the prospects of an advanced degree at the master’s degree level for practicing nurse anesthetists in Ghana. Three focus groups and one semi-structured individual interview were conducted with a total of 69 participants. Four major themes emerged following data analysis: desire for improved clinical expertise; focus on research methods to improve patient outcomes; perceived inadequate physician support for graduate nurse anesthetists (NA) education and infrastructure; and desires for an advanced degree for career progression. Findings highlight the readiness of nurse anesthetists in Ghana for an advanced degree and the necessary infrastructure and needed areas of clinical anesthesia education and research that must be included in the curriculum development for a master’s level education.

scholarly journals Part II: Examining Stakeholder Perceptions of the Postprofessional Clinical Doctoral Degree in Athletic Training

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kellie C. Huxel Bliven ◽  
Kelly Potteiger ◽  
Russell T. Baker ◽  
William A. Pitney
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Advanced Degree ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
Educational Degree ◽  
Faculty And Administrators

Context: As health care education evolves, so do the required educational degree levels. In athletic training, the master's degree has traditionally represented the advanced degree option, but clinical doctoral education is relatively new and not well understood. Objective: To explore stakeholders' perceptions of the postprofessional clinical doctorate in athletic training (DAT). Design: Population survey. Patients or Other Participants: Survey participants included 254 faculty members, 150 administrators, 334 clinicians, and 131 employers. Intervention(s): Four surveys designed to gauge perceptions of the DAT. Main Outcome Measure(s): Descriptive statistics were calculated to describe perceptions. Qualitative data from open-ended questions were analyzed inductively and organized into themes. Results: Faculty and administrators were more familiar with various degrees (71.8%–82.3%), whereas clinicians and employers indicated no or little (52.5%–58.0%) familiarity with clinical doctoral degrees. There was discord between faculty and administrators regarding the viability of the DAT as an alternative to the postprofessional master's degree. Faculty believed the DAT would help advance knowledge and clinical skills among practitioners. Administrators believed in increased education and clinical expertise of faculty, increased productivity, and an alternative avenue for hiring faculty for those with a DAT. Hiring concerns, research productivity, friction among degree holders, program expense, and lack of understanding of the degree were negative implications reported by administrators. Clinician interest in pursuing a DAT was divided (47.5% interested, 52.5% not interested). Reasons for pursuing the DAT included increased clinical ability, desire to transition to a faculty role, and advancement. Employers were divided as to whether they would hire a DAT. Employer concerns included lack of adequate compensation and lack of significant difference in clinician skills. Conclusions: Support for the DAT by all stakeholders exists. However, there are concerns and a general lack of understanding about the degree that should be addressed among all stakeholder groups.

Why a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling?

1974 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
Mary L. Pankowski ◽  
Joseph M. Pankowski
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Job Applicants ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Advanced Degree ◽  
Master’S Degree

In the last year or so state rehabilitation agencies have been under attack by various administrative branches of state government relative to the specified need for a Master's degree requirement for job applicants. This article explores the potential implications of the removal of the requirement for the advanced degree, how it will affect the delivery of rehabilitation services and argues in favor of retaining it.

Student Experience Applying to Graduate School for Speech-Language Pathology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 192-205
Author(s):  
Lesley Sylvan ◽  
Andrea Perkins ◽  
Carly Truglio
Keyword(s):  
Graduate School ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Master's Degree Programs ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Master’S Degree

Purpose The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences faced by students during the application process for master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Method Data were collected through administering an online survey to 365 volunteers who had applied to master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Survey questions were designed to gain the student perspective of the application process through exploration of students' deciding factors for top choices of graduate programs, emotional involvement in the application process, biases/rumors heard, student challenges, advice to future applicants, and what students would change about the application process. Results Factors that influenced participants' reasoning for selecting their “top choice” programs were largely consistent with previous studies. Issues that shaped the student experience applying to graduate school for speech-language pathology included financial constraints, concern regarding the prominence of metrics such as Graduate Record Examinations scores in the admissions process, a perceived lack of guidance and advising from faculty, and confusion regarding variation among graduate program requirements. Conclusion Gaining insight into the student experience with the application process for graduate programs in speech-language pathology yields useful information from a perspective not frequently explored in prior literature. While the data presented in this study suggest the process is confusing and challenging to many applicants, the discussion highlights practical solutions and sheds light on key issues that should be considered carefully by individual graduate programs as well as the field as a whole.

Master's Degree in Psychology

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Kohout ◽  
William E. Pate
Keyword(s):  
Master's Degree ◽  
Master’S Degree

Balancing the Spheres of Life During Professional Economic Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 886-900
Author(s):  
O. A. Zolotina ◽  
M. A. Serpukhova
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Economic Education ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
State University ◽  
Family Balance ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
Work Family

Aim. The presented study aims to determine the key employment parameters that allow bachelor’s and master’s degree students to combine work with professional education in the optimal way and help people enrolled on further professional education to maintain a balance between work and family functions.Tasks. The authors analyze surveys of bachelor’s and master’s degree undergraduates and graduates of continuing professional education (CPE) programs of the Faculty of Economics of Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU).Methods. This study uses general logical methods: dialectical, logical, comparative, and systems analysis; methods of sociological research, including public surveys.Results. The authors identify major employment characteristics that help working students maintain high academic performance and positively affect the work-family balance of older people receiving further professional education.Conclusions. Increased flexibility of the labor market in the form of more part-time job offers could make a significant contribution to maintaining and improving the quality of training of students who combine work and studies, which is especially relevant for bachelor’s degree students. Diversifying the available forms of employment can positively affect the decision to gain intitial professional experience while studying at the university. Due to the development of remote employment, the forms of occupation available to students need to be further studied in detail.

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