Peer education: the nursing experience.
BACKGROUND
The two-fold purpose of this study was to explore the peer education experiences of registered nurses and solutions for developing peer education as an effective method of adult learning.


METHODS
Eleven designated peer nurse teachers and 13 peer nurse learners were asked to complete a questionnaire. Three peer nurse teachers and three peer nurse learners were further interviewed in focus groups.


RESULTS
The metathemes of peer role conflict, organizational stress, and the timing of new role integration were identified.


CONCLUSIONS
The study found nurses believed that to have a successful peer education program, the scope of the peer education program and the peer roles should be clarified, peer time should be available and accessible, positive motivational techniques (including a just peer selection process) should be present, and other resources should be provided.
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Centennial George Brown Collaborative Nursing Degree Program, George Brown College Site, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017144:Focus Groups; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007578:Jealousy; D017145:Models, Educational; D009013:Morale; D009042:Motivation; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D009864:Ontario; D010379:Peer Group; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors