Abstract

This study explored nurse specialists' experiences of change and influence on practice in two years after graduating with a postgraduate degree. The study used a hybrid evaluation framework an exploratory, sequential mixed method design.

Author Details

Judith C. Bruce, PhD, RN, RM, School of Therapeutic Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Shelley Schmollgruber, PhD, Department of Nursing Education, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa

Sigma Membership

Tau Lambda at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Capacity Development, Postgraduate Nurse Specialist, Specialist Practice

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Does improved postgraduate capacity shift the balance of power for nurse specialists in practice?

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This study explored nurse specialists' experiences of change and influence on practice in two years after graduating with a postgraduate degree. The study used a hybrid evaluation framework an exploratory, sequential mixed method design.