MSc in Nursing

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A qualitative study exploring the self-perceived training, education and support needs of health visitors in relation to the field of child development using a focus group design
(Queen Margaret University, 2015)
This research proposal will examine the political landscape pertaining to health visiting practice both in the UK and Scotland and explore the implications for practice in relation to core health visiting practice such as assessment skills in child development. The paper discusses the changing policy drivers that have impacted on the profession and explores the argument regarding a concerning trend of skill depletion within the workforce. A literature search was undertaken to discover themes in relation to current health visiting practice and educational priorities within the research community. Key themes are identified and discussed such as the health visiting role lacking in professional identify and an eradication of core skills such as child developmental assessment and health promotion. A full proposal for a research study to investigate the self-perceived continuing professional development needs of health visitors (Specialist Public Health Nurses) in relation to their knowledge and understanding of child development is given. Justification for a qualitative paradigm using hermeneutic phenomenology with a focus group design is discussed. The implications for practice are explored which could support academics and educators in their planning of continued learning delivery or form the basis of a larger scale study.
An Action research study to identify the support and professional development needs of Newly Qualified Specialist Practitioner District Nurses
(Queen Margaret University, 2016)
Key words: Action Research, Newly Qualified Specialist Practitioner District Nurses (NQSPDN), Transition, Preparedness, preceptorship, sustainability. The main aim of this proposal is to identify what the professional development and support needs of NQSPDN are within their first year of their new role. The Introduction and background sections justify the choice of topic in relation to contemporary District Nursing and policy. An action research approach has been adopted and normally a literature review would be carried out by the facilitator and co-researchers during the process, however for the purpose of this research proposal a literature review has been undertaken by the author. Key themes emerged from the literature review: Transition, preceptorship, preparedness, identity and organisational support. The key issues identified within the literature have informed the rationale for the chosen methodology. By using an Action research approach and focus groups with a purposive sample of NQSPDN, current Specialist Practitioner District Nurses (SPDN) and SPDN Practice Teachers (SPDNPT) as co-researchers, the objectives are to explore the issues in relation to current support, and the extent of these issues within practice. Action research cycles will guide the facilitator and group to reflect, plan, action and evaluate improvements or changes identified. These cycles of action continue until the specific group are satisfied that its objectives have been met. This is a dynamic process which ensures that the processes and outcomes are fit for purpose. Finally issues arising from both the literature review and methodology has been discussed, with implications for practice identified. It is the authors intention to take this proposal forward with other Scottish District Nurse educators to undertake this study and develop a programme nationally utilising the findings to contribute to the retention and sustainability of this unique and essential workforce. Ethical considerations and data analysis have been addressed throughout the research proposal.
Qualitative Analysis of Faculty Awareness of Nursing Informatics and Education Culture
(Queen Margaret University, 2016)
Background The use of information systems in the healthcare sector as part of the overall promotion of hospital information systems (HIS) is a practice that has become very popular lately. Its popularity is due to the benefits it presents with respect to general healthcare delivery. In the training of nurses and other health professionals, the promotion of HIS is done through nursing informatics. Aim The current proposal is presented with the aim of examining the level of Faculty awareness of nursing informatics and education culture. Method This is to be done through the use of qualitative research methods. This means that the researcher shall engage respondents in an in-depth data collection process that will not require the use of any numeric indices or statistical applications. A purposive sampling technique will be used to select 10 respondents, all of whom are nurses receiving training at an identified hospital. A focus group research design shall be applied with the selected sample. As part of the focus group research design, the researcher shall interview respondents.