Trinca Catherine, George Chloe
Library & Knowledge Services, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester, UK.
Health Info Libr J. 2024 Dec;41(4):432-436. doi: 10.1111/hir.12548. Epub 2024 Oct 9.
This article outlines the development of 'Prepare to Progress', a preapplication programme for potential Student Nursing Associate (SNA) applicants at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Created collaboratively by the Trust's Library and Knowledge Services and Professional Education teams, the programme aims to provide realistic course expectations, teach study skills and boost confidence in using library services. Evaluation results indicate increased understanding of the SNA course, improved application decision-making, and enhanced academic confidence among participants. The programme demonstrates the valuable role of library services in preparing healthcare support workers for further education and addressing library anxiety. The study suggests benefits for both participants and library services.
本文概述了“准备进步”项目的发展情况，这是格洛斯特郡医院国民保健服务基金会信托为潜在的学生护理助理（SNA）申请者设立的申请前项目。该项目由信托的图书馆与知识服务部门以及专业教育团队合作创建，旨在提供符合实际的课程期望，教授学习技巧，并增强使用图书馆服务的信心。评估结果显示，参与者对SNA课程的理解有所增加，申请决策得到改善，学术信心也得到增强。该项目展示了图书馆服务在为医疗保健支持人员准备继续教育以及解决图书馆焦虑方面的重要作用。该研究表明，这对参与者和图书馆服务都有好处。
