Foundation of Nursing Education - Req - No.2
Foundation of Nursing Education - Req - No.2
Foundation of Nursing Education - Req - No.2
REQUIREMENT NO.2
All too often, new graduates find themselves feeling as though they are not skilled enough
to enter the job market despite holding a Bachelor’s Degree. This is because an
undergraduate degree is usually quite theoretical and not very practical. Whereas much of
the worth of an undergraduate degree is in the qualification itself, arguably the most
important reason to go to graduate school is for the professional skills you’ll gain in the
process. Pursuing a Master’s Degree in nursing allows me the opportunity to learn as much
as I can about my area of interest through focused education, expanding on my technical
abilities, honing my skills, and essentially becoming an expert in the field.
Give and explain at least two (2) observations in our nursing education in the
Philippines that needs improvements. What are your suggestions to improve
our nursing education.
Economic challenges
Tuition fees pose obstacles to prospective candidates in the Philippines where the
economic depression and regression in financial aid programs have changed the
student’s study plans. Post-graduate nursing academic programs have recognized
financial status and costs of the programs as barriers of enrolling in such programs
Moreover, program location can be a hindrance to nurses who are place bound by
responsibilities to support family and provide income. Nursing programs are less
available in rural areas despite the increased and crucial necessity of such programs
in such areas, where nurses have to be satisfied with longer shifts for less pay
(Fitzgerald, Kantrowitz-Gordon, Katz, & Hirsch, 2012). Furthermore, nurses who are
employed in hospitals find it difficult to continue their educational career and
specialize in certain areas of nursing, as employers usually have to pay replacement
fees to in order for them to attend their classes thus posing an added economic
challenge.
Nurses are the back bone of the health care systems universally and play a vital role
in providing health care services not only in the Philippines but globally.
In order to achieve universal health coverage, the nursing profession needs
continuous and sustainable strength starting from their roots-their nursing education.
Developing and strengthening nurses will improve health, promote gender equality
and economic growth.
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