Needs assessment for master of nursing program among Kenyan nurses

Our findings suggest a strong desire by graduate nurses in Kenya to pursue MScN with a preference for critical care specialization. There is a need to establish more MScN programs in Kenya coupled with the deployment of nurses as per the scope of practice.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-05-05
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322813
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Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
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Needs assessment for master of nursing program among Kenyan nurses

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Needs assessment for master of nursing program among Kenyan nurses

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Abstract

Our findings suggest a strong desire by graduate nurses in Kenya to pursue MScN with a preference for critical care specialization. There is a need to establish more MScN programs in Kenya coupled with the deployment of nurses as per the scope of practice.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(5)
Kenyatta University (KE), Pwani University (KE), Maasai Mara University (KE), Chuka University (KE), Ghent University (BE)
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Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
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