A Call to Rethink Nursing Education in Zimbabwe

Abstract

Nursing education is crucial in the achievement of The United Nations 2015 Sustainable Development Goal 3 that aims to “ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all ages”. Zimbabwe produces diploma and degree graduates from the available education programs in the country. The differences in the diploma and degree education program include the curricula, program funding, quality assurance processes, personnel delivering the programs, student exchange programs and partnerships. Graduates from both programs are not required to have licensure examinations to test their competency before practising. The diploma program has failed to produce graduates who are critical thinkers due to the shallow nature of the learning curriculum. Additionally, the graduates are not involved in strategic decision making in the profession. In the interest of quality and patient safety, it would be appropriate to phase out the diploma program and adopt the baccalaureate nursing degree.

The Mediating Role of Perceived Value on the Relationship between Quality Assurance and Student Satisfaction in Nursing Education

“…[4][5][6] These elements intricately weave together to create a tapestry of educational brilliance, molding future nurses who will go on to transform countless lives. 3,[7][8][9][10][11][12] Quality assurance in the realm of nursing education transcends the boundaries of mere pedagogy. 3,7 It encompasses an array of dimensions that collectively orchestrate a symphony of learning experiences.…”

“…4,6,21,23,[25][26][27] The intricate dynamics between quality assurance, perceived value dan student satisfaction, unveiling the factors that influence them and exploring how their harmonious interplay shapes the future of nursing education. 3,7,9,28 Through a comprehensive understanding of this triad, nursing institutions can unlock the gateway to academic excellence and produce a generation of nurses poised to make an indelible mark on the healthcare sector. This article presents a research study that aims to explore the relationship between quality assurance, perceived value and student satisfaction in nursing education, examining the contributing factors that impact these constructs.…”