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Comparison of Master's Degree Curriculum for Pediatric Nursing in Iran and King of England: A Comparative Study
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Zahra Ebadinejad    , Monir Nobahar , Hassan Babamohamadi |
| Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Nursing Care Research Center and Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Nobahar43@semums.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (3333 Views) |
Introduction: Comparing curriculum with each other will identify the strengths and weaknesses of the program and provide a framework for revising and updating educational programs. Since the purpose of the pediatric nursing program is to provide, maintain and promote the health of the child and the family; therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the Master's degree curriculum for Pediatric nursing in Iran and King of England.
Method: This descriptive-analytic study was conducted in 2019. A web search program was selected for the Master of Nursing for Children of the University of King in England and Iran. And two educational programs were evaluated in terms of philosophy, goals, content of the analysis period, and their weaknesses and strengths. The data were analyzed using the Bereday pattern.
Results: The Iran Pediatric Nursing Master's curriculum with King of England has a very important difference. In Iran, it is emphasized on the acceptance of the exam, while in King, in addition to the exam, it is important to conduct interviews and review the work experience of nurses.
Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the selection of students is necessary among applicants with a clinical experience to ensure the quality of nursing care. Therefore, it is recommended to Planning authorities that take pattern from other countries in the direction. The clinical requirements and accept applicants for the pediatric nursing master's curriculum in Iran to promote the curriculum. |
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| Keywords: Comparative Study, Curriculum, Master's Degree, Pediatric Nursing, Iran, England. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2019/05/23 | Accepted: 2019/06/10 | Published: 2020/03/11
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