Stakeholder Perspectives on Nursing Credential Upgrades: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Global Studies
Loading...
Date
2024-09-02
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
Abstract
Purpose: To analyze stakeholder perspectives on nursing credential upgrades, comparing global, sub-Saharan African and Ghanaian contexts.
Method: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using systematic search strategies across multiple databases. Thematic analysis was employed to identify key themes and patterns in stakeholder perspectives.
Findings: Common themes across all levels include a push for higher qualifications, emphasis on competency-based education, and recognition of stakeholder involvement importance. Unique challenges in the Ghanaian context include resource constraints and rapid healthcare system changes.
Conclusion: Successful nursing credential upgrades require balancing global standards with local needs, addressing resource constraints, and ensuring meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Recommendations: Implement comprehensive curriculum reforms, strengthen faculty development programs, and establish formal mechanisms for stakeholder participation in policy development.
Significance: This analysis provides valuable insights for policymakers and educators involved in nursing education reforms, contributing to efforts to strengthen health systems through improved healthcare workforce education.
Description
This article reviews global studies on stakeholder perspectives regarding nursing credential upgrades, with a focus on comparisons across global, sub-Saharan African, and Ghanaian contexts. The authors conducted a comprehensive literature review using systematic database searches and thematic analysis to identify key themes and trends in stakeholder views.
The findings reveal several recurring themes. Globally and locally, there is a strong push toward higher qualifications for nurses, with an emphasis on competency-based education and the importance of stakeholder involvement in credential reform processes. However, unique challenges were identified within the Ghanaian context, including limited resources and the rapid pace of changes in the healthcare system.
The study concludes that for nursing credential upgrades to be effective, it is essential to balance global standards with local realities, address resource constraints, and ensure robust stakeholder engagement. The authors recommend comprehensive curriculum reforms, enhanced faculty development, and formal mechanisms to facilitate stakeholder participation in policy-making.
This analysis offers valuable insights for policymakers and educators in nursing, helping to inform reforms that strengthen healthcare systems by improving the educational standards and qualifications of the nursing workforce.
Keywords
Nursing education, credential upgrades, stakeholder perspectives, Ghana, global health
Citation
Asare, B., Asamoah-Atakorah, S., Mikare, M. D., Brobbey, S. S., & Selorm, J. M. S. (2024). Stakeholder Perspectives on Nursing Credential Upgrades: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Global Studies. Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(3), 1-25.