Professionalism among nurse practitioners and nurse educators at Tanta University

The aim of the present study was to test the degree of professionalism among nurse practitioners and nurse educators at Tanta University. All clinical nurse instructors working in Higher Institute of Nursing Tanta University were included in the study. Nurse practitioners working in the Teaching Hospital affiliated to Tanta University, were randomly selected and included in the study. The Hall's professionalism scale was translated into arable language and tested on a pilot study, and used for data collection. The components of professionalism scale tested were: the use of professional organization as a major reference, the belief in service to the public, the belief in self regulation, the sense of calling to the field, and autonomy. Results of the study revealed that nurses differ in their degree of professionalism when grouped according to their educational level, occupation and type of working community. They significantly differ in their use of professional organization as a major reference, and in their belief in autonomy. Regarding the rest of components nc significant difference was detected between groups. The nurses professionalism mean scores were significantly higher witi increased level of education. The assistant lecturers scored significantly higher than bedside nurses, while no significani difference was found on total professionalism mean score among clinical instructors, nurse supervisors or head nurses. The nurses working in the educational community scored higher than those working in the practitioner community in their professional attitude. The present study recommends that: 1- Teaching about professionalism in the nursing curriculum is a pressing need for the progress of the nursing profession. 2- Advanced education for nurses at all levels, should be encouraged. 3- Nurses should be encouraged to be active member in the professional nursing organizations and active participant in all nursing issues. 4- Recognition for different types of practitioners with different levels of education

use of collaborative technique for students self-evaluation of clinical performance

The present study aimed to study the relationship between the instructor rating of the student and the student self rating of clinical performance, using the collaborative technique of evaluation. The study included all the fourth year students [73] enrolled in the team leader supervisory role for the clinical experience of nursing service administration course, at the Higher Institute of Nursing, Tanta University [1990]. The evaluation tool consisted of seven main areas of clinical performance; namely: planning of patient care, organization of work assignment, concern for patient medication, ability for teaching, ability for making conferences, use of reporting, and adequacy of recording. The findings of the study showed that most of the students gave greater-scores to themselves as compared to the scores given to them by the instructors, with a significant difference in most of the cases

adequacy of recording the assessment data for infants in the MCH centres in Jordan

The aim of the present study was to examine the adequacy of recording the assessment data related to the infant's health in the MCH centres in Jordan. Five MCH centres were selected by systematic random sampling from the total number of MCH centres in Irbid city, Jordan. A sample of 279 family records were selected by systematic random sampling. The records obtained were examined against a check list for adequacy of data recording. Results of the study indicated that the name, address, family members of the child were coerrectly filled in most of the records. The risk factor, family planning advice, the attitude toward family planning the action taken by parents, growth pattern of child, home visits and follow-up visits all give a picture of incomplete medical recording. It is recommended to implement a quality assurance program in the medical record service of MCH centres in Jordan

Risk factors for infant malnourishment and nurses interventions

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the factors which place the infant in high risk group for malnouri-shment and the nurses intervention to lower the risk. A systematic random sample of 204 mothers of children between 6 -12 months of age were selected from Barha MCH Centre in Jordan. An interview schedule was used to collect the data from mothers. The factors which place infants in the high risk group included lost children less than one year of age, those not breast fed for at least 5-6 months of life; infants with birth weight below 2.5 kgm; multiple births; high birth order of the fifth or more; children with older brother/sister died during the first year of life; children infected with measles, whooping cough or repeated diarrhea; children cared for by siblings; and children born with congenital defects. Weaning was another important area included in this study. The nurses interventions investigated were monthly weighing infant, dietary screening, meal planning and discussion of the child growth chart and counselling and educating mothers

Retention of pressure sore knowledge at Tanta HIN

The purpose of the present study was to determine if lectures supplemented with audio-visual aids would significantly increase acquisition and retention of knowledge related to "pressure sore", compared to formal lecture. 94 junior students in the fundamentals of nursing course participated in the study. They were randomly divided into control group [48 students] attending a formal lecture on "pressure sore" subject, and an experimental group [46 students] attending a lecture supplemented with audio-visual aids about the same content material. A pre test was given to evaluate knowledge base prior to lecture. A post test was given immediately after the lecture to evaluate initial knowledge acquisition. Retention test was given three weeks later to evaluate the amount of knowledge retained. Analysis of covariance showed that students attending the lectures supplemented with audio-visual aids demonstrated significantly higher retention test score, although they did not demonstrate a significantly higher score from pre test to post test. In conclusion the "pressure sore" subject material was better taught using lecture supplemented with audio-visual aids because it increases the retention of knowledge

Role expectations in AIDS control among HIN undergraduates and their clinical instructors

The present study was conducted to examine the knowledge of HIN participants about AIDS by testing their expectations about aspects the nurse might through which play a role to share in AIDS control. The sample involved participants from clinical instructors, interns, and students from the four scholastic undergraduate classes. A questionnaire particularly designed to the purposes of the study was used. Findings of the study revealed the lack of participants knowledge about AIDS. Their expectations about nurses role in AIDS control were affected by their misinformation about aspects of AIDS control and the lack of their knowledge about AIDS. This necessitates the corporation of AIDS related informations into teaching curricula of HIN undergraduates. Socialization of students on nurses role in AIDS control and reinforcing expectations associated with that role through the educational process are recommended. Training programmes and research studies about AIDS are recommended for clinical instructors and interns to improve their level of knowledge about the subject

Variables that induce hospital nurses to leave their jobs

The present study was conducted to identify variables that induce nurses to leave their job. The sample was limited to nurses working in two public general hospitals in two areas Kasr Elany Hospital in Cairo and Tanta General Hospital in Tanta. A questionnaire was designed to collect data on demographic variables, degree of satisfaction, a part for ranking 15 variables according to their priority in inducing nurses to leave job, and a question to know if the nurse wanted to leave job or not was included. Findings of the study revealed that nurses desire to leave job was induced by their dissatisfaction and unmet needs. As well as the contradiction of family responsibilities with some aspects of the job. The logical conclusion that nursing department requires an administrative philosophy and manpower management that pay attention to personal and professional development as well as job enlargement

perceived benefits of breast feeding among students of Tanta higher institute of nursing Part I: relation to clinical practice

The present study was conducted to examine the relationship between H.I.N. undergraduate students perceived benefits of breast feeding and their practice in the clinical area. All the students were included in the study. The theoretical framework used in this study was the Health Belief Model. The personal data sheet, the perceived benefits, and the practice questionnaire were used to collect data. Findings of the study revealed that third and fourth year students reported better scores on perceived benefits of breast feeding, and on practice. This necessitates the integration of breast feeding subject in first and second year courses

perceived benefits of breast feeding among students of Tanta Higher Institute of nursing: Part II curriculum development

The study was carried out to develop a module for integrating breast feeding subject in the curriculum of first and second academic years in Tanta Higher Institute of Nursing. Data were collected by analyzing the curriculum of Higher Institute of Nursing, and reviewing the content of the various courses. The analysis revealed that no breast feeding material was offered in the first two years. Thus, a module for integrating breast feeding subject was designed based on students needs, principles derived from education and nursing literature, and opinions of selected experts in the nursing and medical fields