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Developing A Nursing Management Degree Programme To Meet The Needs Of Irish Nurse Managers, Pauline Joyce
Developing A Nursing Management Degree Programme To Meet The Needs Of Irish Nurse Managers, Pauline Joyce
Pauline Joyce
Background The study is placed within the context of the Irish health care system, which has undergone tremendous change, at the dawn of the new millennium, in particular from the nursing management and leadership viewpoint. Aim of the study The aim of this study is to explore nurses' expectations of the content and delivery of nursing management degree programme. Methods This is an on-going action research study. Data has been collected using a focus group interview, questionnaire, document analysis and a reflective diary. Data was analysed using thematic analysis and SPSS as appropriate to qualitative and quantitative data respectively. To …
Leading And Leadership: Reflections On A Case Study., Pauline Joyce
Leading And Leadership: Reflections On A Case Study., Pauline Joyce
Pauline Joyce
Aim: The aim of this case study was to explore if observing leaders in the context of their day-to-day work can provide an insight into how they lead in particular circumstances. Background: The study was carried out in small organisation which was set up five years ago. Methods: A case study methodology was used. Data was collected by field notes of non-participant and participant observations. Follow-up interviews were transcribed and analysed to contextualise the observations. A reflective diary was used by the researcher to add to the richness of the data. Results: The data demonstrates how the leader responded in …
Evaluation Of Postgraduate Healthcare Professionals' Learning In An Outcomes-Based Curriculum., Pauline Joyce
Evaluation Of Postgraduate Healthcare Professionals' Learning In An Outcomes-Based Curriculum., Pauline Joyce
Pauline Joyce
This study evaluated learning of postgraduate healthcare professionals. Their experiences, as insider stakeholders, are placed within the perspectives of their lecturers and external examiner, as external stakeholders.
Shaping The Future Of Nursing Education In Ireland, Pauline Joyce
Shaping The Future Of Nursing Education In Ireland, Pauline Joyce
Pauline Joyce
This paper presents core principles of curriculum design. These principles were used as categories following analysis of submissions made to the Nursing Education Forum in Ireland between 1999/2000. This forum was established following a Commission on Nursing, set up to examine the future of nursing in Ireland. The transition from curriculum design to curriculum development is considered and a summary of curriculum activities is outlined. The paper concludes by presenting questions to focus further discussion.
Action Learning- A Process Which Supports Organisational Change Initiatives, Pauline Joyce
Action Learning- A Process Which Supports Organisational Change Initiatives, Pauline Joyce
Pauline Joyce
This poster outlines how action learning sets were used to support organisational change initiatives as part of a Master’s programme. Evaluations were carried out from the students’ perspectives (n= 102) via the ALSE tool1. Focus groups (two) were held with thirteen facilitators, who were all healthcare professionals at a senior level in their own organisations. Data was analysed by Microsoft Excel for the survey and via content analysis for the focus group meetings. Students communicated with their facilitators and members by email or chat rooms at least once between meetings. They were focused on progressing their change projects and came …
Leadership And Organisational Effectiveness – Lessons To Be Drawn From Education?, Pauline Joyce
Leadership And Organisational Effectiveness – Lessons To Be Drawn From Education?, Pauline Joyce
Pauline Joyce
Aim The aim of this paper is to present findings of a case study on organisational effectiveness in an education setting and draw similarities with a healthcare setting, focusing on the school principal and nurse leader. Background The study was carried out in a primary school setting and focuses on a principal (as leader). The school, which will be named St Senan’s for the case study, is a typical tall structure has a staff of 30 (teachers and special needs’ assistants) and a student number of 117. Methods A case study methodology was used. Data was collected by interviewing the …
Crossing The Threshold Into Reflective Practice., Pauline Joyce
Crossing The Threshold Into Reflective Practice., Pauline Joyce
Pauline Joyce
Encouraging reflective practice across postgraduate programmes for health professionals is challenging. Assessing reflections and determining the level of reflective practice reached can be difficult. Understanding reflection as a threshold concept may be useful to help meet the pedagogical challenges of such a valuable skill.