ObjectivesThis article is based on a pilot study of Finnmark University College's off-campus bachelor programme (BA) for nurses, organised in rural areas. The objectives were to explore whether these courses had contributed to reduced vacancies; whether the learning outcome of the off-campus courses was the same as the on-campus programme, and how the education had influenced the nurses’ professional practice in local health services.Study designIn the study we used mixed strategies in data collection and analyses.MethodsData about course completion, average age, average grades and retention effect were collected in 2009/2010 from 3 off-campus classes and their contemporary on-campus classes. Then 7 of the off-campus nurses were interviewed. A content analytical approach to the data was employed.ResultsWith retention of 93%, the off-campus BA course for nurses has been one of the most effective measures, particularly in rural areas. The employers’ support for further education after graduating seems to be an important factor for the high retention rate. Teaching methods such as learning activities in small local groups influenced the nurses’ professional development. Local training grants, supervision and a local learning environment were important for where they chose their first job after graduation.ConclusionsThe study confirms that nurses educated through off-campus courses remain in the county over time after graduating. The “home-grown” nurses are familiar with the local culture and specific needs of the population in this remote area. The study confirms findings in other studies, that further education is an important factor for nurses’ retention.
This study explores and analyses decentralised nursing education in Finnmark County, Northern Norway, from 1991 to 2018. The study may have relevance for educational policy discussions and strategic planning. Our research question has been how decentralised nursing education can contribute to social responsibility by educating nurses rurally. The data collection includes documentation of 15 decentralised classes. The decentralised nursing education programme has been completed in nine rural communities in Finnmark County over 28 years and has resulted in 191 graduated nurses. Educating nurses locally influences recruitment and stability. The location of the study site determines where the recruited students come from. In future decentralised programmes, study sites should be located close to regions with a shortage of nurses. This is especially true of the eastern part of Finnmark, where recruitment to regular on-campus programmes is lowest. Limiting decentralised nursing programmes to local applicants should be considered. By prioritising local applicants, we will fulfil the university’s responsibility to place qualified nurses in all parts of Finnmark.
Antall ord: 4787Tittel: Teknologi i Samhandlingsreformen. Utfordringer ved implementering av informasjons-og kommunikasjonsteknologi i kommunehelsetjenesten. Kort tittel: Teknologi i SamhandlingsreformenKorresponderende forfatter: Universitetslektor Jeanette Huemer, e-postadresse:jeanette.e.huemer@uit.no, Adresse: Skjåholmen, 9620 Kvalsund. Telefon dagtid: 97749994 Forfattere:Jeanette Huemer, e-postadresse: jeanette.e.huemer@uit.no
<p align="left">Pilotprosjektet ” Et godt lokalt læringsmiljø” var finansiert av Høgskolen i Finnmark og gjennomført fra 2001 og avsluttet i 2007. Prosjektgruppen har jobbet med ulike tema i forhold til utprøving av ny desentralisert modell i tre kommunale studentgrupper.</p><p align="left">Tidligere var de desentraliserte studietilbud lokalisert på ett studiested, mens den nye modellen hadde tre studiesteder. Det har vært viktig å evaluere erfaringene med modellen. Spesielt fokus har vært satt på hvordan det å studere i små fagmiljø i kommunene kontra et stort fagmiljø på Avdeling for Helsefag påvirket studieforløp og læringsprosessen til den enkelte student. Tema for prosjektet var ”et godt lokalt læringsmiljø”, som Avdeling for Helsefag prøvde å legge tilrette for i samarbeid med de involverte kommunene. Læringsmiljøet skulle skapes gjennom at studentgruppen skulle møtes daglig for å studere sammen, utenom samlingsukene på campus. Det å arbeide i grupper som læringsform så man på som et viktig fundament for å skape et godt læringsmiljø lokalt. Den lokale veilederen skulle være en erfaren sykepleier som skulle skape nettverk og samarbeid med det kommunale helsesentret og hjemmebasert omsorg. Praksisstudiet skulle gjennomføres hovedsakelig lokalt nettopp for å underbygge denne filosofien.</p><p align="left">Erfaringene med desentralisert sykepleierutdanning er at det er et viktig tilbud for kommunene i Finnmark for å kunne opprettholde et forsvarlig helsetilbud til sine innbyggere. Det å satse på å utdanne sine ”egne” har vist seg å gi et bedre langsiktig resultat enn å tilby høyere lønn og lignende til sykepleiere for eksempel fra Sør- Norge. Av den grunn mener vi at merutgiftene til desentralisert utdanning en god investering.</p>
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