Independent demographic (gender, age, marital status), curricula (initial or revised), and workplace characteristic (type of clinic, coworkers, clinic characteristics, challenges, and improvement strategies) variables were included in separate models for each exam type.
This paper starts a discussion amongst nurse educators internationally regarding the nature of curricula for initial nursing licensure.
However, during the pilot, we identified gaps in skills of the CHEWs with respect to these roles, and initial or refresher training curricula have subsequently been strengthened to address these gaps, particularly in lifesaving skills, leadership, and communication.
However, the curricula for initial and secondary education for professionals are not suited to educate professionals in the competencies that are necessary for elderly care, because these curricula focus mainly on disease-related competencies and competencies relevant to their own profession [ 11- 13].
Although initial experiences with these training models and the curricula centered around them have been positive, in many cases their use remains limited.
Studies showed performance of students in these programs to be comparable to that of students in traditional four-year curricula in terms of standardized tests, initial resident characteristics, performance outcomes, practice choices, patient visit profiles, resident demographics, and graduate surveys.
An initial draft curriculum was proposed following a literature review of curricula for undergraduate training in geriatric medicine published since 2003 [ 15].
For patient safety, initial UC simulation training should be incorporated into all medical school curricula.
Girls' education becomes a national priority Although initial primary school enrolment rates in Rwanda are high, poverty, under-qualified teachers, outdated curricula and various traditional beliefs all contribute to elevated dropout rates, especially for girls.
