Degree and diploma student nurse satisfaction levels

Authors:
  • RWRobert Williams
    Robert Williams
  • BGBarbara Green
    Barbara Green
  • NSNicola Eaton School of Health Sciences
    Nicola Eaton School of Health Sciences
  • UWUniversity of Wales
    University of Wales
  • SSSwanseaRobert Williams School of Care Sciences
    SwanseaRobert Williams School of Care Sciences
  • UGUniversity of Glamorgan
    University of Glamorgan
  • PSPontypriddBarbara Green School of Health Sciences
    PontypriddBarbara Green School of Health Sciences
  • SWSwansea
    Swansea
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify differences between satisfaction levels of diploma and degree students on different branches of a common foundation programme. Questionnaires were completed by 315 diploma and degree student nurses undertaking a common foundation programme at different intervals during training. Questionnaire responses showed different satisfaction levels in the three different branches. Mental health and child branch students were more aware of organisational problems than adult branch students. More child branch students were of the opinion that there were problems with placement preparation but gave teaching modules and lectures higher ratings. Mental health students were most dissatisfied with placement preparation and gave teaching modules and lectures lower ratings. The results provide data in support of the argument that students on child and mental health branches find the CFP less well organised for them and that degree students are more satisfied with the current standard of teaching and personal support.