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Building locally relevant ethics curricula for nursing education in B otswana
Author(s) -
Barchi F.,
Kasimatis Singleton M.,
Magama M.,
Shaibu S.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international nursing review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1466-7657
pISSN - 0020-8132
DOI - 10.1111/inr.12138
Subject(s) - rubric , curriculum , context (archaeology) , nursing , set (abstract data type) , professional development , nurse education , medicine , medical education , psychology , pedagogy , computer science , paleontology , biology , programming language
Aim The goal of this multi‐institutional collaboration was to develop an innovative, locally relevant ethics curriculum for nurses in B otswana. Background Nurses in B otswana face ethical challenges that are compounded by lack of resources, pressures to handle tasks beyond training or professional levels, workplace stress and professional isolation. Capacity to teach nursing ethics in the classroom and in professional practice settings has been limited. Methods A pilot curriculum, including cases set in local contexts, was tested with nursing faculty in B otswana in 2012. Results Thirty‐three per cent of the faculty members indicated they would be more comfortable teaching ethics. A substantial number of faculty members were more likely to introduce the I nternational C ouncil of N urses C ode of E thics in teaching, practice and mentoring as a result of the training. Based on evaluation data, curricular materials were developed using the C ode and the regulatory requirements for nursing practice in B otswana. A web‐based repository of sample lectures, discussion cases and evaluation rubrics was created to support the use of the materials. Discussion A new master degree course, N ursing E thics in P ractice , has been proposed for fall 2015 at the U niversity of B otswana. The modular nature of the materials and the availability of cases set within the context of clinical nurse practice in B otswana make them readily adaptable to various student academic levels and continuing professional development programmes. Conclusion The ICN C ode of E thics for N ursing is a valuable teaching tool in developing countries when taught using locally relevant case materials and problem‐based teaching methods.Implications for Nursing The approach used in the development of a locally relevant nursing ethics curriculum in B otswana can serve as a model for nursing education and continuing professional development programmes in other sub‐ S aharan A frican countries to enhance use of the ICN C ode of E thics in nursing practice.