Document Type
Article
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa
Abstract
Uganda introduced Registered Comprehensive Nursing (RCN) and Enrolled Comprehensive Nursing (ECN) training programs in 1994 and 2003 respectively, to create certificate and diploma level cadre of nurses with competencies in general nursing, midwifery, public health, psychiatry, paediatrics and management. This paper is based on an evaluation study undertaken to assess how the programs were implemented including stakeholders’ perceptions about the graduates. Despite being relevant, the implementation process of both programs failed to meet acceptable standards. We conclude that introducing a new cadre of nurses without proper preparation hinders realization of their full potential including their contribution to the healthcare system.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Amandu, G. M.,
Uys, L. R.,
Mwizerwa, J.,
Erejo, A.,
Cheruto, I. A.,
Chota, M.
(2013). Introducing a new cadre into Uganda’s health care system: lessons learnt from the implementation process. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 93, 670-676.
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Comments
This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.