| Understanding the essential elements of work-based learning and its relevance to everyday clinical practice. | |
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PMID: 20840356 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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AIM: To critically review the work-based learning literature and explore the implications of the findings for the development of work-based learning programmes. BACKGROUND: With NHS budgets under increasing pressure, and challenges to the impact of classroom-based learning on patient outcomes, work-based learning is likely to come under increased scrutiny as a potential solution. Evidence from higher education institutions suggests that work-based learning can improve practice, but in many cases it is perceived as little more than on-the-job training to perform tasks. EVALUATION: The CINAHL database was searched using the keywords work-based learning, work-place learning and practice-based learning. Those articles that had a focus on post-registration nursing were selected and critically reviewed. KEY ISSUES: Using the review of the literature, three key issues were explored. Work-based learning has the potential to change practice. Learning how to learn and critical reflection are key features. For effective work-based learning nurses need to take control of their own learning, receive support to critically reflect on their practice and be empowered to make changes to that practice. CONCLUSIONS: A critical review of the literature has identified essential considerations for the implementation of work-based learning. A change in culture from classroom to work-based learning requires careful planning and consideration of learning cultures. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: To enable effective work-based learning, nurse managers need to develop a learning culture in their workplace. They should ensure that skilled facilitation is provided to support staff with critical reflection and effecting changes in practice. CONTRIBUTION TO NEW KNOWLEDGE: This paper has identified three key issues that need to be considered in the development of work-based learning programmes. |
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Caroline Williams |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of nursing management Volume: 18 ISSN: 1365-2834 ISO Abbreviation: J Nurs Manag Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
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Created Date: 2010-09-15 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9306050 Medline TA: J Nurs Manag Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 624-32 Citation Subset: N |
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© 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
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Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, UK. caroline.caesara@btconnect.com |
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