Higher and degree apprenticeships in English higher education:

Graham, S.C.

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“…Previous research highlights how a policy that seeks to integrate apprenticeships into higher education can create a culture clash and a challenge to existing pedagogical identity (Graham et al, 2019;Martin et al, 2020). Our findings, detailed under our third theme, concur with this viewpoint.…”

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Trainee nursing associates in England: A multisite qualitative study of higher education institution perspectives

Robertson

King²,

Taylor³

et al. 2023

International Nursing Review

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AimTo explore the experiences of university employees on the development and implementation of the nursing associate programme.BackgroundAs part of wider policy initiatives to address workforce shortages, provide progression for healthcare assistants and offer alternative routes into nursing, England recently introduced the nursing associate level of practice. Little research has yet considered university perspectives on this new programme.MethodsAn exploratory qualitative study reported following COREQ criteria. Twenty‐seven university staff working with trainee nursing associates in five universities across England were recruited. Data, collected via semi‐structured interviews from June to September 2021, were analysed through a combined framework and thematic analysis.ResultsThree themes developed: ‘Centrality of partnerships’ considered partnerships between employers and universities and changing power dynamics. ‘Adapting for support’ included responding to new requirements and changing pedagogical approaches. ‘Negotiating identity’ highlighted the university's role in advocacy and helping trainees develop a student identity.ConclusionsNursing associate training in England has changed the dynamics between universities and healthcare employers, shifting learners’ identity more to ‘employee’ rather than ‘student’. Universities have adapted to support trainees in meeting academic and professional standards whilst also meeting employer expectations. While challenges remain, the ability of nurse educators to make adjustments, alongside their commitment to quality educational delivery, is helping establish this new training programme and thereby meet government policy initiatives.Implications for nursing policyThe international movement of apprenticeship models in universities has the potential to change the status of the learner in nursing educational contexts. National policies that encourage this model should ensure that the implications and challenges this change of status brings to learners, employers and education institutions are fully considered prior to their implementation.

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confidence: 85%