The Outcomes of Transformative Learning Among Nurse Trainees in Nurse Practitioner Course (Primary Medical Care), Prachomklao College of Nursing, Phetchaburi Province

Abstract

          This qualitative research aimed to learn the outcomes of transformative learning in the Nurse Practitioner Course (Primary Medical Care). The participants were in class 18 of a Nurse Practitioner Course (Primary Medical Care), Prachomklao College of Nursing, Phetchaburi province. The instruments comprised of 10 steps of applying the transformative learning exercise, the transformative learning process recording forms, the focus group discussion guide, and the in-depth interview guide. Data were collected in March to April 2017. The major data collection methods were focus group discussion, in-depth interview, participant observation, and document review. Data were analyzed by using content analysis.

          The main results showed that; after applying the 10 steps of transformative learning process, the trainees were able to develop and transform their perspectives in both nursing care and daily life, which resulting in higher level of attention towards clients, an innovative thinking in caring, and capable of solving complex problems with a new different approach.

          The supports and integrations of the transformative learning process were recommended to further apply in Nurse Specialty Courses, conduct researches, and follow up with professional implementation.