Abstract:
This research and development study aims to create a model of nursing instructors efficiency development for sustainability of nursing colleges under Phraboromarcjchanok Institute. This study uses mixed methods research. The conducting of research was divided into 4 stages. The first stage was to study the efficiency of nursing instructors which affects sustainability. The sample group consisted of 272 people, including the director, deputy director, work supervisor and practical instructors, and was randomly selected by stratified sampling method. Data was collected using questionnaires and was analyzed using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis statistics. The second stage was to study the guidelines for developing the efficiency of nursing instructors, and was conducted by a sample group of 4 qualified persons using a semi-structured interview form, along with study visits to two best practice agencies using a reporting form and a document study form. The data was analyzed by analyzing the content. The third stage was to draft the model and check its suitability, and was accomplished using a group chat with 9 qualified persons. The fourth stage was an evaluation of the model. The sample group for the evaluation consisted of 156 people, including the director, deputy director, supervisor and practical teachers, who were randomly selected by stratified sampling method. Data was collected using questionnaires, and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results of the research found the following: 1) The efficiency of nursing instructors affecting the sustainability of the nursing colleges under the Royal Institution was divided into 8 aspects, namely, personnel health, attitude, self-evaluation, philosophy and ideology for self-development, knowledge management, capability and manpower of personnel, compensation and benefits, and personnel working environment. 2) The guidelines for developing the efficiency of nursing instructors were divided into 3 stages, namely, designing development activities, implementing the activity plan, and evaluating and reflecting on the development results. 3) The model for developing the efficiency of nursing instructors for sustainability of nursing colleges under hraboromarajchanok Institute consists of the following: principles and rationale, objectives, success factors, components of instructor efficiency, development guidelines and the sustainability of the colleges. The appraisal of the model's suitability was at a high level, and the possibilities and benefits assessment was also at a high level.