Stakeholders’ Needs and Expectations in the Development of the Bachelor of Nursing Science Program at North Bangkok University
Keywords:
Bachelor of Nursing Science Program, Curriculum development, Needs and Expectations, StakeholdersAbstract
This descriptive phenomenological qualitative study aimed to explore the needs and expectations of graduate users regarding the development of the Bachelor of Nursing Science curriculum, Faculty of Nursing, North Bangkok University. The study emphasized the participation of key stakeholders who are directly involved in employing nursing graduates and receiving nursing services. Data were collected through semi-structured focus group discussions with 14 purposively selected stakeholders, including graduate users from public and private healthcare organizations and recipients of nursing services in community settings. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis with a thematic analysis approach.
The trustworthiness of the data was ensured through triangulation and member checking.The findings revealed that stakeholders’ needs and expectations could be synthesized into three main themes: 1) core competencies and professional skills of nursing graduates aligned with the changing healthcare system, including professional knowledge, application of knowledge, 21st-century skills, creativity, problem-solving, use of academic evidence, and language competencies; 2) moral, ethical, and professional identity attributes, emphasizing patient-centered care, compassion, patience, responsibility, ethical decision-making, and digital ethics; and 3) strategic approaches for developing the Bachelor of Nursing Science curriculum, focusing on the integration of digital technology, digital health, and active learning approaches such as simulation-based learning and the use of digital media. These findings can serve as empirical evidence for developing a high-quality Bachelor of Nursing Science curriculum that aligns with professional standards and effectively responds to changes in the healthcare system and contemporary society.
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