A National Evaluation of Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Curricula.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To conduct a comprehensive review of Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery Curricula leading to registration in Ireland.

Design

A mixed methods approach using a curriculum evaluation framework that was underpinned by the philosophy and principles of appreciative inquiry.

Methods

Five separate workstreams completed an evaluation of national policy documents and international curriculum documents, a literature review and two phases of stakeholder engagement including a graduate survey and peer-grouped stakeholder focus groups. The workstreams were emulated for the professions of nursing and midwifery.

Results

National policy indicates a significant shift in healthcare delivery to the community environment, with a strong focus on the social determinants of healt

SUBMITTER: Ryder M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11896926 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature