The importance of the right to opt for specialized vocational qualifications in general nursing training from the perspectives of vocational trainers and trainees - Results of an accompanying mixed methods research study

• Published in: Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen Vol. 194; p. 86
• Main Authors: Tsarouha, Elena, Großmann, Daniel, Greißl, Kristina, Krause-Zenß, Antje, Reuschenbach, Bernd, Wochnik, Markus, Reiber, Karin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; German
• Published: Netherlands 01.05.2025
• Subjects: Career Choice; Curriculum; Education, Nursing; Education, Nursing, Graduate; Female; Germany; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Male; National Health Programs - legislation & jurisprudence; Germany; Accompanying research; Pflegeberufegesetz; Vocational education reform; Specialized degree; Ausbildungsreform; Gesonderter Berufsabschluss; Nursing training; Pflegeausbildung; Generalistics; Generalistik; Begleitforschung; Nursing Professions Act

The new Nursing Professions Act has been in force in Germany since 2020. Since then, general nursing training has been implemented. The reform of nursing training was the subject of controversial debate beforehand. Concerns were raised about inadequate preparation for different care sectors and sett...