title: Needs assessment for master of nursing programmes among Bangladesh nurses.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study aimed to assess the intent to enrol in a master of nursing programme among Bangladesh nurses, identify preferred programme options and measure the association among intent to enrol in the programme, clinical competency and job satisfaction.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Personal and professional aspects of potential students pursuing graduate education are beneficial in devising educational strategies. However, considering the pressing needs for higher nursing education, there are no masters of nursing programmes in Bangladesh.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study used a descriptive correlational design. Nurses working in Bangladesh public sector were recruited to participate in a self-administered survey (n = 260). The questionnaire consisted of perception of job satisfaction, clinical competency and the need for educational options, including the intent to enrol in a master of nursing programme, preferred specialty area, curriculum content and career goals after graduation. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and point-biserial correlation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Ninety per cent of the respondents reported that they intended to enrol in a master of nursing programme. Intention was significantly correlated with clinical competency but not with job satisfaction. The most preferred specialty areas were nursing management and education. Half of the respondents responded that teaching at nursing schools was a career goal after graduation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results of the needs assessment for the programme reflected the unique interest and priorities of the current status of Bangladesh.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results indicate a strong motivation to enrol in a master of nursing programme, confidence in clinical competence and high demand for programme in nursing management and education. These findings should be considered to design the programme in order to meet the interest of Bangladesh nurses.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Educational needs assessments should take precedence to ensure the best possible educational outcome and to produce competent nurses who will contribute in achieving the Millennium Development Goals of Bangladesh.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Chu
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Jeon
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Nursing Policy Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Directorate of Nursing Services Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Anowar
authors.affiliation: Directorate of Nursing Services Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Begum
mesh_terms: D001459:Bangladesh; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Bangladesh; Clinical Competency; Job Satisfaction; Master of Nursing; Needs Assessment; Nursing Education, Graduate Education