TITLE:
Self-Evaluation of Masters in Nursing Program: Postgraduates’ Networks
AUTHORS:
Diana Cecilia Tapia-Pancardo, Gandhy Ponce-Gómez, Graciela González-Juárez, Alejandra Valencia-Cruz, Daniela Cocolotl-González, Rodrigo Montero Díaz
KEYWORDS:
Master in Nursing Program, Self-Evaluation, Graduates Networks
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Nursing,
Vol.10 No.11,
November
24,
2020
ABSTRACT: Background: To ensure quality and relevance of Postgraduate Programs are a commitment of the National Quality Postgraduate Programs (PNPC), and those from UNAM. Then, the self-evaluation of the Masters in Nursing Program (PME) is necessary for it to be part of the PNPC. This study focuses on self-evaluation of implementation mechanisms to assure effective communication and collaboration with and among graduated alumni. Methods: The research was qualitative, exploratory and descriptive. An informed consent was signed by four informants, graduated from the seventeenth generation of PME. Data collection from a focal group and descriptive data analysis by atlas.ti from guidance questions that were contrasted with the scale value from PME curriculum. Results: Four categories emerged from PME graduated alumni: Category I, Professional academic performance, Category II, International activities attendance, Category III, Academic networks, and Category IV, Higher satisfaction of international activities. Conclusions: It is concluded that self-evaluation shows a graduate’s vision of conditions and networks where PME develops. Masters in Nursing Program fulfills graduates expectancy to create networks, which will contribute to knowledge and recognition of professional practice, as well as on the area’ opportunities opening for better contributions.