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Needs assessment for master of nursing programmes among B angladesh nurses
Author(s) -
Lee T.W.,
Kim H.S.,
Kim S.,
Chu S.H.,
Kim M.S,
Lee S.J.,
Lim S.,
Jeon Y.,
Park H.J.,
Anowar M.N.,
Begum T.
Publication year - 2016
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.12225
Subject(s) - nursing , specialty , competence (human resources) , graduation (instrument) , medicine , curriculum , descriptive statistics , nurse education , descriptive research , job satisfaction , likert scale , medical education , family medicine , psychology , pedagogy , social psychology , geometry , mathematics , developmental psychology , statistics
Aim This study aimed to assess the intent to enrol in a master of nursing programme among B angladesh nurses, identify preferred programme options and measure the association among intent to enrol in the programme, clinical competency and job satisfaction. Background Personal and professional aspects of potential students pursuing graduate education are beneficial in devising educational strategies. However, considering the pressing needs for higher nursing education, there are no masters of nursing programmes in B angladesh. Methods This study used a descriptive correlational design. Nurses working in B angladesh public sector were recruited to participate in a self‐administered survey ( n = 260). The questionnaire consisted of perception of job satisfaction, clinical competency and the need for educational options, including the intent to enrol in a master of nursing programme, preferred specialty area, curriculum content and career goals after graduation. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and point‐biserial correlation. Results Ninety per cent of the respondents reported that they intended to enrol in a master of nursing programme. Intention was significantly correlated with clinical competency but not with job satisfaction. The most preferred specialty areas were nursing management and education. Half of the respondents responded that teaching at nursing schools was a career goal after graduation. Discussion The results of the needs assessment for the programme reflected the unique interest and priorities of the current status of B angladesh. Conclusions The results indicate a strong motivation to enrol in a master of nursing programme, confidence in clinical competence and high demand for programme in nursing management and education. These findings should be considered to design the programme in order to meet the interest of B angladesh nurses. Implications for nursing and health policy Educational needs assessments should take precedence to ensure the best possible educational outcome and to produce competent nurses who will contribute in achieving the Millennium Development Goals of B angladesh.