NETP Programme Evaluation Research Project

NETP Evaluation Project Update - March 07.pdf (176 KB)

The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the outcomes achieved by the NETP programmes on a national scale by describing how the programmes are implemented; identifying strengths, weaknesses, possible areas for improvement and how such improvements might be achieved.  The project will also identify NETP trainee outcomes, the extent to which the programmes support new graduates, and consider the wider impact of the NETP programme on the nursing workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Initially, an environmental scan has been undertaken during November 2006 - January 2007. A series of questions were forwarded to all NETP co-ordinators for consideration and the researchers are following-up via telephone to ascertain responses. The project will utilise survey questionnaires to gather information across all DHBs and specific DHB's will be selected for longitudinal case study research (using focus groups, and individual one-to-one and telephone interviews).  The project will span the first 3.5 years of the NETP implementation with a proposed completion date in mid 2009.
 
Dr Rose McEldowney, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Nursing and Midwifery,
Victoria University of Wellington (Lead Researcher)

Carmel Haggerty, Postgraduate Programmes Leader, Nursing Centre of Learning:
Postgraduate Studies, Whitireia Community Polytechnic

Kathy Holloway, Associate Postgraduate Programmes Leader, Nursing Centre of Learning:
Postgraduate Studies, Whitireia Community Polytechnic

Dr Debra Wilson, Senior Lecturer, Nursing Centre of Learning:
Undergraduate Studies & Research Facilitator, Faculty of Health, Education and Social Science, Whitireia Community Polytechnic

The research team have extensive experience in managing projects and excellent knowledge of the key issues involved in undertaking evaluation research. The teams joint experience gives us good grounding in designing high quality research projects, managing a variety of research processes, liaising with participant groups, designing research instruments, interviewing individuals and groups, analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and interpreting results. Team members have considerable experience and understanding of nursing workforce issues. Team members also have extensive experience in working with Maori and Pacific peoples on health and education related research.

As a team, we feel this evaluation study is important in relation to ongoing nursing workforce development in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Effective entry to practice programmes support new graduates to become competent and confident nurses which is critical to ensuring a safe and effective nursing workforce.