Employment situation and social impact of graduated nurses. Universidad del Magdalena. 2007-2019. Situación laboral e impacto social de Enfermeros Graduados. Universidad del Magdalena 2007-2019.

Abstract

The employment situation of graduates and the social impact of their training constitutes the main input for the program to adapt its contents, curricula, and methodologies. This improves the development of professional skills in order to impact society. Objective. To identify the employment situation and social impact of graduates of the Nursing program at the Universidad del Magdalena, for the period from 2007 to 2019. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study, based on the secondary source, was carried out.  The information was provided by the office of graduates of the Universidad del Magdalena, for the period from 2007 to 2019. The population was 328 graduates. Initially, a descriptive analysis was performed.  The correlation between sociodemographic variables and employment conditions were identified by Chi2 (p <0.05). Results. Most of the graduates are in Colombia and the Caribbean region. There was an occupancy rate of 69.5%, mainly linked by fixed-term contracts or by order of service provision and in the private sector. Most graduates are satisfied with their profession and recommend the program for its quality. Conclusions. Identified conditions of employment impose an institutional challenge of generating innovative strategies in new pedagogies and didactics, and the development of new skills for students in the way to have more options in transit to the world of work. Although the nursing program has had professionals who contribute to society, it must continue to adapt to new demands for the context.