Exploring the professional development needs of nurse educators in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey
| Autor: | Mai Salem Alharsan, Amal Ismael Abdelhafez |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Healthcare Administration, Vol 2, Iss 2 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2830-3733 2830-3407 |
| DOI: | 10.33546/joha.3020 |
| Popis: | Background: Professional development for nurse educators is essential to ensure that nursing students receive high-quality education and can provide effective patient care. However, nurse educators in Saudi Arabia encounter numerous challenges, emphasizing the need for tailored career development opportunities. Objective: This study aimed to identify the professional development needs of nurse educators within Saudi university nursing programs. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was employed in April 2023, involving 121 nurse educators selected through convenience sampling. The study consisted of nursing colleges and departments at 15 government-operated Saudi universities. Data were collected on April 2023 through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlational analysis. Results: Among participants, 45 (37.2%) had 6 to 10 years of teaching experience. Evaluating learning (76.9%) was the most frequently identified Professional Faculty Development Need in teaching skills. Writing articles and abstracts (73.6%) were commonly identified in scholarly development, while presentation software for teaching (79.3%) dominated technology use development. The most preferred method for taking a development program was 1–2-hour sessions (81%). Significant differences in professional needs based on years of academic experience and academic rank were observed (p |
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