Views of Generation Z regarding Care and Care Careers: A Four Country Study

Globally, life expectancy is increasing as is the need for effective care responses to chronic health condition, global emergencies and health disparities. Alongside this, is a shortage of skilled care-givers. This 4-country qualitative study investigated Generation Z’s (the next generation to join the workforce) views of ‘care’ and ‘care careers’. Four cross-cultural themes emerged: conceptualising care; objects and subjects of care; recognising challenges of care; and appreciating care work. Themes, discussed in relation to Tronto’s analysis of care, illuminate Generation Z’s commitment to care and highlight the need for organisational and political action to attract young people to care careers

Simulation in Nursing Education Programs: Findings From an International Exploratory Study

Background: Nursing education often employs simulation-based education to prepare for clinical practice. However, despite its perceived importance, there is no common practice for its integration into different nursing curricula. This study aimed to describe and compare the levels of implementation of simulation-based education in nursing curricula across different countries. Methods: A quantitative and qualitative exploratory study was conducted in 2019 using a questionnaire developed using the Delphi technique. Eight European member institutions participated in this exploratory study. Qualitative data were hand-coded and analyzed using descriptive analysis. Results: Differences were found regarding (a) simulation in nursing programs, (b) the simulation environment, and (c) expert opinions. There exists a wide range of simulation-based education accreditation systems, and the absence of regulatory standards to replace clinical hours in the curriculum is a challenge for international exchange programs. Conclusions: Universities should invest in and guarantee high-quality research to evaluate national and international initiatives and contribute to simulation-based education