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Learning Objective 1: To identify successes and lessons from the implemented projects for application in their own situations as needed
Learning Objective 2: translate lessons into good practices and then disseminate this information globally for use in future project design and implementation
BACKGROUND: The University- based Nursing Education in South Africa (UNEDSA) programme was established after generous funding of close to R100 million from Atlantic Philanthropies and ELMA Foundation, enabling 6 universities to do projects aimed at transforming nursing education, practice and research by strengthening teaching, scholarship and infrastructure.
OBJECTIVE: : To describe the projects implemented by the six universities , the achievements of the projects and to share the invaluable lessons learnt from implementing projects in a developing country.
METHOD: Each of the funded universities had to design and implement a project that will transform nursing in the country and influence up-scaling.
RESULTS: Some of the major achievements of the projects, managed under one umbrella by FUNDISA, include:
- A nursing school with its own established primary health care clinic to the benefit of the community and to create a clinical learning platform for undergraduate and post graduate students across the multidisciplinary team.
- A high fidelity simulation centre which will enable transfer on knowledge in the integration of theory and practice.
- A common teaching platform for three universities and the development of a preceptor training programme
- Practice improvement in maternal and child health bringing education and practice together through learning centres which will encourage teaching and learning and enhance access to information which will ensure EBP.
- Introduction of pre doctoral and doctoral degrees and creating an enabling environment for the retention of academic staff.
CONCLUSION: The lessons learned from the programme can provide insight into the planning and implementation of future projects and strategies that can be used to ensure goal achievement and long-term project sustainability.
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