To review the literature on mentoring of nursing students in Canada.
Mentorship in nursing has been in existence for a long time. Supportive, nurturing guidance by an experienced individual in the ...profession has been found to have many benefits both to the giver and the receiver. However, there is no uniformity in the length, model, delivery method and evaluation of mentorship programs' impact. The purpose of this scoping review is to appraise the available literature and synthesize knowledge on mentorship in nursing in Canada.
Scoping Review
The scoping review was guided by the methodological framework developed by Hilary Arksey & Lisa O'Malley and the findings are reported using PRISMA ScR guidelines. A systematic search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE and ERIC databases was conducted to identify articles describing nursing mentorship in Canada.
After the initial screening, a total of 125 articles were included for a full-text review. Of the 48 items included, 28 were research articles and 20 were other forms of literature. Forty-eight items were included for data extraction.
The scoping review revealed several benefits of mentorship. While synthesizing the evidence, it was noted that the components of the mentorship programs, such as the length, models, mode of delivery and the impact, vary with every nursing field.
Based on the results of the scoping review, it is recommended to consider the unique needs, strengths and challenges of the group for whom the mentorship is planned. One size may not fit all.
An integrative review regarding undergraduate level statistics pedagogy for nurses revealed a paucity of research to inform curricula development and delivery.
The aim of the study was to explore ...alumni nurses' perspectives about statistics education and its application to practice.
A mixed-method approach was used whereby a quantitative approach was used to complement and develop the qualitative aspect. Setting: This study was conducted in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Participants were nursing alumni who graduated from four types of nursing degree programs (BScN) in two Ontario universities between the years 2005–2009.
Data were collected via surveys (n=232) followed by interviews (n=36).
Participants reported that they did not fear statistics and that they thought their math skills were very good or excellent. They felt that statistics courses were important to their nursing practice but they were not required to use statistics. Qualitative findings emerged in the two major themes: 1) nurses value statistics and 2) nurses do not feel comfortable using statistics.
Nurses recognize the inherent value of statistics to improve their professional image and interprofessional communication; yet they feel denied of full participation in application to their practice. Our findings have major implications for changes in pedagogy and practice.
Empowerment and Mentoring in Nursing Academia Singh, Mina D.; Pilkington, F. Beryl; Patrick, Linda
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In 2011, there was an expected shortage of 200 full-time faculty. While there are an estimated 322 graduate students in Nurse Practitioner and Masters/PhD programs in Canada today, the supply of ...potential new faculty falls short of the anticipated demand in the years ahead (Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing). This mixed method study explored how organizational culture and the perceived level of psychological and structural empowerment are associated with one’s work environment among Canadian nursing faculty and to explore the state of mentorship in schools of nursing.
SINGH M.D. & SOCHAN A. (2010) Voices of internationally educated nurses: policy recommendations for credentialing. International Nursing Review57, 56–63
Background: The authors advance general ...policy recommendations for credentialing Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who migrate to practice nursing in developed, high‐income countries. While examples are drawn primarily from a qualitative study exploring IEN experiences in Canada, the suggestions presented have broader application to any nursing, or midwifery, internationally educated professionals wanting, or needing, to practice outside their home country of education. Examples of credential processing are drawn from Australia, the European Union, New Zealand, the UK and the USA.
Methods: This study was guided by a biographical narrative (qualitative) research methodology. A convenience sample of 12 IENs volunteered to participate.
Results: The IENs offered recommendations based on their personal experiences, all of which have policy implications to make transparent, standardize and harmonize the credentialing processes both prior to, and upon arrival in their destination country. Suggestions are offered to make relevant the content of IEN integration programmes.
Conclusions: The authors also suggested that national immigration agencies and nursing regulatory bodies could better coordinate their activities when processing potential IEN migrant applications.
Goal setting is a common practice in rehabilitation, yet there is a paucity of literature exploring patients' perceptions of their roles in this process. This study was conducted using a qualitative ...descriptive methodology to explore patients' perceptions of their roles in setting goals in a spinal cord injury regional rehabilitation program. Imogene King's theory of goal attainment was used to frame the study. Data were collected through interviews and analyzed using a content analysis. The results revealed four themes: Visioning, Redefining, Brainstorming, and Rebuilding Participants (n = 13) envisioned their roles as setting an overarching priority goal, defining detailed rehabilitation goals, sharing knowledge with the team, and rebuilding skills to attain goals. Implications for nursing practice include the need to understand patients' experiences and perceptions, share knowledge, and support effective communication to promote collaborative goal setting. A need to enhance health professionals' education to fully understand factors influencing patients' abilities to set rehabilitation goals, and future research in methods to promote patients' engagement in goal setting was also clearly indicated.
In this paper we describe the Inclusive Mosaic project, a community–university partnership in an outer-city community in a large Canadian metropolis aimed at promoting diversity in nursing. The ...project brought together nursing student mentors with middle school and high school youth from diverse backgrounds in a mentoring program aimed at increasing participants’ interest in, and confidence in pursuing, higher education and a career in nursing or other health profession. The concepts of emancipatory education, self-efficacy, and possible selves provided the theoretical foundation. Project processes, activities, and outcomes are described, and a post-hoc evaluation encompassing the project’s strengths, challenges, limitations, and successes is presented. Recommendations to inform future research and education are also provided.
Street youth, an international issue, are at high risk for many diseases like STI’s, and alcohol and drug abuse. The purpose of this cross-sectional survey of 18 to 30 year old street youth (N = 140) ...was to determine which high-risk sexual and injectable drug use behaviors were most predictive of HIV status, as well as intent among street youth to modify these behaviors. This study utilized the stages of change component of the transtheoretical model of behavior change to investigate and identify participants’ current stage of change for HIV prevention interventions. Results revealed that the majority of participants (60%) were in the precontemplation stage, indicating low self-efficacy to change high-risk behaviors. Self-reported engagement in unprotected anal or vaginal sex with an HIV positive partner was a significant predictor of HIV positive status (p = .001). Other significant predictors of HIV positive status were injection of steroids (p = .033) and “other” drugs (p = .029). Findings suggest that interventions for street youth should be focused on prompting readiness to change, and on reducing high-risk sexual and injection drug use behaviors.
Abstract
It is advised that all nursing education programs conduct program evaluations to address accountability requirements and information for planning and guiding the delivery of the programs. ...Stufflebeams CIPP Model, supported by triangulation of multiple modes of data collection provides such a theoretical framework for evaluations. This article proposes a total CIPP evaluation framework for nursing education programs. While this evaluation framework is applicable to any nursing evaluation program, it is practically useful for collaborative nursing programs as it allows a full assessment of each partner in its context. Under the direction of this author, the York-Seneca-Georgian-Durham collaborative BScN Program Evaluation Committee in Ontario developed and utilized a CIPP process evaluation.
Submitted: April 6, 2004 · Accepted: May 17, 2004 · Published: July 24, 2004
Recommended Citation
Singh, Mina D.
(2004)
"Evaluation Framework for Nursing Education Programs: Application of the CIPP Model,"
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DOI: 10.2202/1548-923X.1023
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Anecdotal evidences (e.g. the increase of South Asian marriage counseling services, newspaper articles, etc.) suggest that the divorce rate of South Asian individuals in Canada is increasing. ...Traditionally, Indian culture has and still to an extent, values collectivism. Alongside this, marriage appears to be evolving from being essentially the union of two families, to becoming the union of two individuals, with the gradual movement toward a nuclear family, dual earners and shared household duties, causing stress in couples. This marital stress may be compounded by other factors such as acculturation for new immigrants, role differentiation and expectations for both new immigrants and their Canadian born and acculturated children. The aim of this study is to understand the reasons for marital stress and distress and the strategies couples have used to overcome this distress. A qualitative case study methodology was used to explore and document the experiences of four married couples. The discussion of the findings are framed according to the concepts: Marriage, Acculturation process, Division of Roles and Communication within the marital relationship.
Street youth are increasingly at risk for HIV infection due to high-risk sexual behaviors and injection drug use. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which demographic ...characteristics of street youth in Toronto were predictive of HIV status. Age, gender, and ethnicity, education, length of time street-involved, and income were measured among a cross-sectional sample of 18- to 30-year-old street youth (N = 140). Results revealed statistically significant relationships between Age and HIV status (β = 2.413, p < .001, OR = 11.169, 95.0% CI = 3.344-37.303), as well as Ethnicity and HIV status (β = 2.051, p = .005, OR = 7.773, 95.0% CI = 1.836-32.900). Findings suggest that HIV prevention intervention programs may need to be refined or extended appropriately to older street youth in those 26-30 years of age, especially to meet the cultural needs of Black, Aboriginal, and other ethnic homeless youth populations. Further investigation of the duration of street involvement relating to HIV-risk-taking behaviors is necessary.
