Izvorni znanstveni članak
In Search of a Croatian Model of Nursing Education
Vladimir J. Šimunović
; University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
Marija Županović
; University of Split Hospital Center, Split, Croatia
Frane Mihanović
; University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
Tatijana Zemunik
; University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
Nikola Bradarić
; Department of Nursing Studies University of Split School of Medicine, Split, Croatia
Stipan Janković
; University of Split Hospital Center, Split, Croatia
Sažetak
Aim To analyze the present status and ongoing reforms of
nursing education in Europe, to compare it with the situation
in Croatia, and to propose a new educational model
that corresponds to the needs of the Croatian health care
system.
Methods The literature on contemporary nursing education
in Europe and North America was reviewed, together
with European Commission directives and regulations, as
well as pertinent World Health Organization documents.
In addition, 20 recent annual reports from 2003-2009, submitted
by national nursing associations to the Workgroup
of European Nurse Researchers (WERN), were studied.
Results After appraisal of current trends, the Working
Group on Reform of Nursing Education drafted The Croatian
Model for Education in Nursing and developed a
three-cycle curriculum with syllabus. The proposed curriculum
is radically different from traditional ones. Responding
to modern demands, it focuses on outcomes (developing
competencies) and is evidence-based.
Conclusions A new, Croatian concept of nursing education
is presented that is concordant with reforms in nursing
education in other European countries. It holds promise for
making nursing education an integral part of a unified European
system of higher education.
Ključne riječi
Nursing education reforms; curriculum reforms; competency-based curriculum; research/evidence-based curriculum; profile of graduate
Hrčak ID:
63515
URI
Datum izdavanja:
15.10.2010.
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