A Program Evaluation of the Nursing Specialty in Nurse Practitioner (Primary Medical Care) Srimahasarakham Nursing College

Abstract

          This descriptive cross-sectional research aimed to evaluate the Program of the Nursing Specialty in Nurse Practitioner (Primary Medical Care). The sample was 64 registered nurses who were being trained in the program. The curriculum analysis form, the teaching and learning evaluation questionnaire, and the perceived competence questionnaire were used to obtain data. Percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to analyze data.

          Findings:

a) Context evaluation: Curriculum objectives were well clarified. Curriculum structure was consistent with standards of Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council. Teaching and learning activities, and educational measurement and evaluation were consistent with curriculum objectives. The curriculum was necessary for registered nurses who worked in the primary care units (PCUs), and was to serve the needs of the society.

b) Input evaluation: there were some characteristics of personal factors that supported learning of the subjects: working at PCUs (81.20%) and having job experiences > 1 year (100%). Rating appropriate levels on the educational and teacher resources were high (M = 4.09, SD. = 0.43 and M = 4.06, SD. = 0.58, respectively).

c) Process evaluation: Rating appropriate levels on the theoretical and practical instructional processes were high (M = 4.17, SD. = 0.53) and highest (M = 4.71, SD. = 0.44), respectively. d) Output evaluation: All subjects met the criteria of academic achievement as expected. The perceived competence was at a high level (M = 4.18, SD. = 0.41). The subjects agreed that the program was worthwhile to practice in PCUs (96.90%).