Nursing students' and educators' views about nursing education in Iran

Educational systems in each country would be predicted capable of scholars in professional fields. Nurses are particular member of health care team and have pivotal role in health promotion in individual, family and community. This survey examined nursing students' and educators' views about nursing education in Iran. In a descriptive cross sectional study, researcher-developed questionnaires were completed by 700 students and 200 teachers of State and Azad School of nursing and midwifery. Probability sampling was done. Chis square were used for statistical analysis under SPSS v.14. Results showed that in students, greatest mean score were in educational setting but in teachers were contrary. Based on teachers' views, student-teacher ratio was not proper. Both students and teachers have the same opinion about lack of educational resources. According to students views, lowest mean score belong to educators. Also, there are significant correlations with some part of demographics. Educators and students evaluated several aspects of nursing educational system in Iran. These findings could be recovered instructive structure with the purpose of train talented and competent nurses

[Job satisfaction among iranian nurses]

Health systems are challenging with increased health demands and limited economic status; whilst, nurses shortages is a worldwide issue. Job dissatisfaction among nurses is a main cause for work leaves. The aim of this study was to assess job satisfaction among Iranian nurses and its related factors. In this cross-sectional study, 1058 nurses were selected randomly during 1384-5. A two-sectioned self-report questionnaire was used which included demographic data and job satisfaction scale. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 12.0. Findings showed that only about one third of nurses were satisfied [satisfied and very satisfied] with their jobs [34.30%]. In this study, main factors of job satisfaction were job safety [44.5%] as well as working environment and facilities [44.26%]. On the other hand, nurses were dissatisfied with their job because of the described job duties [74.75%], managers' way of communication [70%], and their social position [70.3%]. Increasing the salary and payment, job equity, modifying working time and shift plans, providing opportunities for the nurses to further their carriers, and continuing education are important issues in increasing job satisfaction

[ necessity for specialty education in nursing MS program: viewpoints of the faculty members of school of nursing and midwifery in Iran]

Academic specialty nursing courses are so limited in our country, being available just in a few schools. This study was performed in order to determine the necessity for having specialty education programs in MS level and the type of educational program needed. This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed through year 2008 in schools of nursing and midwifery of the country. The study population was faculty members of the schools of nursing and midwifery who were selected clustery and randomly [n=300]. A questionnaire was sent to schools of nursing and midwifery. Nursing faculty members were asked to send the completed questionnaires back to nursing organization. Data was analyzed by SPSS software using Chi[2]. 76.6% of participants believed that graduates of nursing MS are not efficient in clinical settings. 92.7% stated that presenting specialty clinical courses is necessary in MS level. From these persons' viewpoints, the reasons for establishing these specialized courses are prioritized as follows: promotion of service quality, the increasing requirement of society for specialized function of medical professions, establishing a desirable occupational position for nurses, and reducing the expenses of health services. MS graduates are not efficient enough in clinical settings, so it calls for making some revisions in educational courses of MS level. It is recommended to conduct more comprehensive researches on this area considering evaluation of educational programs