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Undergraduate Students
Experiences of Studying
Nursing/Midwifery at NUI
Galway
Evelyn Byrne, Bróna Mooney, Frances Farrelly, Eimear Burke
Aim
• To explore undergraduates experiences of studying
nursing/midwifery at NUI Galway.
• To obtain a comprehensive insight into students perceptions of
undergraduate nursing education programmes.
• To use survey results to inform and influence future programme
development.
Methodology
• Ethical approval obtained
• Descriptive quantitative design
• Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (UK); developed by Higher
Education Academy
• Survey emailed to all 4th year students (n=122)
• Data gathered and statistically analysed using on-line computer
package (Survey Methods)
Demographics
• Response rate 28.6%
– 31 complete
– 4 partial
• Programme
– General (n=21)
– Psychiatry (n=6)
– Midwifery (n= 7)
Paid Employment
Hours worked per week
• Paid employment
− Yes 74.29% (n=26)
− No 25.71% (n=9)
Results
Main Motivations for Taking an Undergraduate
Programme
Results
Reasons for Studying Nursing/Midwifery at
NUI Galway
Results
Students Perceptions of Teaching and Learning
on the Programme
Results
Students Perceptions of Assessment and Feedback
on the Programme
Results
Students Perception of Literature Review and
Supervisory Support
Results
Students Perception of Programme Organisation
and Management
Results
Students Perceptions of Skills Gained on the
Programme
Results
Students Perception of Professional
Development on the Programme
Results
Qualitative Findings Regarding the Programme
• More simulations and drug round scenarios
• More time practicing clinical skills
• Short questions in exam; less MCQs
• More support for students on rostered placement
• Reduce specialist placement from 4 weeks to 2 weeks
• Rotate student placement between UHG & Portiuncula
Results
Qualitative Findings Regarding the Programme
contd..
• “Very little consideration given to students with family commitments when it
comes to clinical placements”
• “Midwifery programme is overwhelmingly focused on the medicalised
model of obstetric care delivered by midwives but led and dominated by
obstetricians”
• “Overall I loved the course and I will be forever grateful to the lecturers for
their knowledge and help in allowing me to achieve my dream career”
• “I have greatly enjoyed my experience at NUIG and have found it a great
place for learning”
Results
Suggestions to Improve Students Experiences
• Shorter lectures
• More simulation and clinical skills sessions
• Prompt feedback on assignments
• Shorter specialist placements
• Rotate students between UHG and Portiuncula
• More subjects focused on mental health illnesses and medication
Conclusion
• Students experiences positively rated
• Address students preferences during curriculum review
– Shorter lecturers
– Timely and detailed feedback on assignments
– Simulations throughout the programmes
• Rotation of clinical placement between UHG and Portiuncula
implemented in 2012