Barriers and Enablers to Private Practice Nursing in Alberta

Summary

This study is an online survey (and optional small group discussion) about nurses (RN, RNNP, RPN LPN)’ interest in working in private practice in Alberta, such as in Home Care.

We want to learn how many nurses are interested in this kind of work, what would motivate them, and what gets in the way. We will ask about things like training, rules and paperwork, insurance, costs to get started, finding clients, and how nurses would get paid for services. At the end of the survey, you can choose to share your contact information if you want to join a focus group. What you share will help identify practical supports that could make it easier for nurses to offer home-based care through private practice.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 18 to 120

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

You can join this study if all of these are true:

You are a nurse who is licensed and or registered to practice in Alberta (RN, RN NP, RPN or LPN).
You live in Alberta or you work in Alberta.
You have the tools available to complete the online survey offered in the English language.
You are willing to complete an online survey (about 10–15 minutes).

Optional (focus groups)

If you want, you can also choose to join a small group discussion (focus group) after the survey. This is optional. You would only be contacted if you provide your email at the end of the survey and say you’re interested.

Exclusion criteria:

You are not eligible for this study if any of these apply:
You are not licensed and or registered to practice as a nurse in Alberta (RN, RN NP, RPN or LPN).
You are a nursing student who is not yet registered or licensed to practice as a nurse in Alberta.
You do not live in Alberta
You do not feel comfortable or have access to tools to support reading and answering questions in English (because the survey is only in English).
You are not able to complete an online survey.

Participate

Fill out the following form if you want to participate in this research

Method of contact

Collection of personal information
Your personal information is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection or use of this information, please visit our Access to Information page.

Additional information

Contact information

Dr. Max Jajszczok RN Max.Jajszczok1@ucalgary.ca

Principal investigator:

Max Jajszczok

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB26-0334