Under Prepared for Practice: A Qualitative Study of Mental Health Nurse Undergraduate Workforce Preparation in Australia.
| Autor: | Hurley J; Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia., Lakeman R; Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia., Moxham L; Faculty of Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia., Foster K; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Australia., Hazelton M; Faculty of Health, Newcastle University, Australia., Happell B; Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University and University College Cork, Lismore, Australia. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Issues in mental health nursing [Issues Ment Health Nurs] 2024 Aug; Vol. 45 (8), pp. 850-856. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 20. |
| DOI: | 10.1080/01612840.2024.2354385 |
| Abstrakt: | Internationally there are both current and looming mental health workforce shortages. Mental health nurses who have received specialist education are a vital component to respond to these challenges. Aim: This qualitative study aimed to better understand the efficacy and product quality of mental health nurse workforce preparation through pre-registration nurse education in Australia. Method: To meet this aim 19 educators representing 13 different universities were qualitatively interviewed. Results: Thematic analysis found four themes (1) Graduates are under-prepared for safe mental health nurse practice; (2) Essential mental health nurse capabilities are missing in graduates; (3) Barriers to graduate preparation, and (4) Negative impacts of inadequate graduate preparation. Discussion: Findings from this study suggest future workforce shortages would be best addressed through direct undergraduate entry for mental health nursing Implications for Practice: All nurse undergraduate training needs significantly enhanced mental health theory and placement within the course. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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