Registered nurses' perceptions of liberal education

Educators in higher education and nursing stress the importance of liberal education in helping professionals address the complexity, ambiguity, and rapid change inherent in current practice. Yet, little is known about nurses' perceptions and use of liberal education either personally or profes...

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Published in:The Journal of nursing education 1993-04, Vol.32 (4), p.151-156
Main Authors: Hagerty, B, Early, S L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate - standards
Female
General Education
Humans
Male
Mental Processes
Nurses - psychology
Nursing Education
Nursing Education Research
Nursing Methodology Research
Nursing Process
Outcomes of Education
Problem Solving
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Summary:Educators in higher education and nursing stress the importance of liberal education in helping professionals address the complexity, ambiguity, and rapid change inherent in current practice. Yet, little is known about nurses' perceptions and use of liberal education either personally or professionally. This article explores RNs' perceptions of liberal education, including its personal and professional impact and its acquisition. Based on interviews with 17 practicing nurses, important themes about liberal education were derived using phenomenological analysis. The findings suggest issues that educators might examine to improve the acquisition of liberal education and its integration with professional practice.
ISSN:0148-4834
1938-2421
DOI:10.3928/0148-4834-19930401-06