Evaluation of Flying Start NHS

Citation

Banks P, Kane H, Roxburgh M, Lauder W, Jones MC, Atkinson J & Kydd A (2010) Evaluation of Flying Start NHS. NHS Education for Scotland (NES). http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/initiatives/flying-start

Abstract
Introduction In January 2006 “Flying Start NHS”, a national web-based educational resource to support the transition from student to qualified practitioner for all newly qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHP) joining NHS Scotland was launched. This report brings together the findings from a two-year evaluation which focussed on the impact and effectiveness of Flying Start NHS in supporting the recruitment, confidence and skills development of newly qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals within NHS Scotland. The evaluation was carried out be a research team from the University of the West of Scotland, the University of Stirling, and the University of Dundee.

Keywords
; Medical personnel Employment; Medical personnel Vocational guidance; Medical personnel Education

People

Dr Michelle Roxburgh

Lecturer, Health Sciences (Highland & W.Isles)