Utilization of professional nurses with a clinical Masters degree in the clinical areas and educational institutions of KwaZulu-Natal region "F"
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2002
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The aim of the study was to investigate the utilization of professional nurses with clinical master's degree in the clinical areas and educational institutions in KwaZulu-Natal region "F". This was done in order to improve the utilization of nurse graduates by their supervisors for productivity.
A descriptive study was undertaken using two types of questionnaires, tone for professional nurses with master's degrees and another one for the supervisors. The total number of sample was 16 graduates and 7 supervisors who were selected purposively and conveniently
The study revealed that professional nurses with clinical master's degrees were not always properly utilized by their supervisors in the clinical areas and educational institutions. They were not placed correctly according to their specialization, knowledge and experiences and academic achievements.
Recommendations were made that these graduates should be placed properly according to their specialization.
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Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of M. Cur, Nursing Science Department, at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2002.
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Nursing ethics., Professional nurses., Nursing--Study and teaching