Are knowledge and skills acquired during the Master Degree in Nursing actually put into practice? A pilot study in Italy

Azzurra Massimi; Carolina Marzuillo; Marco Di Muzio; Maria Rosaria Vacchio; Elvira D'Andrea; Paolo Villari; Corrado De Vito

doi:10.2427/11684

Authors

Azzurra Massimi Sapienza University of Rome
Carolina Marzuillo Sapienza University of Rome
Marco Di Muzio Sapientia University, Rome
Maria Rosaria Vacchio Sapienza University of Rome
Elvira D'Andrea Sapienza University of Rome
Paolo Villari Sapienza University of Rome
Corrado De Vito Sapienza University of Rome

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2427/11684

Abstract

Background. Literature on the evaluation of the Master’s Degree in Nursing is scarce. The objective of this pilot study was to test a questionnaire aimed at monitoring the activities of nurses after receiving the Master’s degree.

Methods. An electronic questionnaire was administered to 36 graduates who obtained the Master’s degree during the academic year 2010/2011.

Results. Almost 80% of the participants judged their level of improvement in knowledge and skills during the course to have been satisfactory, but the level of implementation of these competencies at work was quite low.

Conclusion. Competencies acquired during the Master’s degree course are not always put into practice.

Author Biographies

Azzurra Massimi, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Graduate Student
Carolina Marzuillo, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Assistant Professor of Hygiene
Marco Di Muzio, Sapientia University, Rome

Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases
Maria Rosaria Vacchio, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases
Elvira D'Andrea, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Resident in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine
Paolo Villari, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Director, Professor of Hygiene
Corrado De Vito, Sapienza University of Rome

Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Associate Professor of Hygiene