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Comparisons of the educational preparation of registered and enrolled nurses in Australia : The educators' perspectives
Jacob, Elisabeth R. McKenna, Lisa D'Amore, Angelo
Jacob, Elisabeth R.
McKenna, Lisa
D'Amore, Angelo
Abstract
Similar to the USA, New Zealand and Singapore, Australia registers two levels of nurse, the degree or postgraduate entry prepared registered nurse and diploma or certificate-prepared enrolled nurse. Over the past decade, significant changes have occurred in educational preparation of enrolled nurses. This has resulted in enrolled nurses undertaking many roles and responsibilities previously undertaken only by registered nurses. An exploratory qualitative research study using interviews with educators of both registered and enrolled nurses was undertaken to investigate differences in educational preparation of registered and enrolled nurses in Australia. This paper describes perceptions around how participants viewed educational approaches and different cohorts, types and levels of students. Similarities included topics covered and the majority skills taught, although high acuity skills remain a difference between the levels of nurse. Differences were also found in type of student, educational background and teaching methods.
Keywords
nurse education, enrolled nurse, registered nurse, qualitative
Date
2014
Type
Journal article
Journal
Nurse Education in Practice
Book
Volume
14
Issue
6
Page Range
648-653
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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