scholarly journals An Innovative Approach to Advancing Academic Success for Underrepresented Nursing Students Using the Collective Impact Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 299-300
Author(s):  
Kupiri Ackerman-Barger ◽  
Vernell P. DeWitty ◽  
Jazmine Cooper ◽  
Maija R. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Collective Impact ◽  
Impact Model

Learning Style Preferences of Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonderai Washington Shumba ◽  
Scholastika Ndatinda Iipinge
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Style Preferences ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Style Preferences

This study sought to synthesise evidence from published literature on the various learning style preferences of undergraduate nursing students and to determine the extent they can play in promoting academic success in nursing education of Namibia. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on electronic databases as a part of the systematic review. Although, kinaesthetic, visual and auditory learning styles were found to be the most dominant learning style preferences, most studies (nine) indicated that undergraduate nursing students have varied learning styles. Studies investigating associations of certain demographic variables with the learning preferences indicated no significant association. On the other hand, three studies investigating association between learning styles and academic performance found a significant association. Three studies concluded that indeed learning styles change over time and with academic levels. The more nurse educators in Namibia are aware of their learning styles and those of their students, the greater the potential for increased academic performance.

scholarly journals Academic Stress and Study Habits of Health Science University Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukesh Shetty ◽  
Neetha Kamath ◽  
M. Nalini
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Introduction Academic stress and study habits are crucial indicators of academic success. At the moment, faulty study habits press on the students into academic stress. The present study was conducted to identify the academic stress and study habits of university students of health science. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 150 undergraduate students of nursing, physiotherapy, and pharmacy (n = 50 in each group). A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The information on academic stress and study habits was collected by using the Student Stress Inventory and Palsane and Sharma Study Habit Inventory, respectively. Results Mean score of academic stress was found to be 75.353 ± 16.463. Pharmacy students had a higher level of stress compared to physiotherapy and nursing students (p = 0.013). Furthermore, the prevalence of unsatisfactory study habits among undergraduate students was 72%, with a mean score of 52.7 ± 9.152. Also, nursing students had a higher level of study habits compared to physiotherapy and pharmacy Students. There was no significant relationship found between study habits and academic stress (r = −0.048, p = 0.557). There was a significant association found between study habits and gender (p = 0.021), as well the association found between stress level and course type, Pre-University Course percentage, and first-year percentage (p = 0.044, 0.04, and 0.044 respectively). Conclusion Academic stress and poor study habits are prevalent among undergraduate students. This indicates strategies need to be formed to enhance healthy study habits and alleviate the academic stress of the students, mainly in professional courses; it is an urgent need.

scholarly journals Acculturative Stress, Assertiveness, and Self Efficacy among Undergraduate International Nursing Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Mona H. Mostafa ◽  
Sayeda M. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Acculturative Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
International Nursing ◽  
High Level

Context: Acculturative stress is an essential challenge of international students in a new culture. This challenge may impact their academic success, psychological wellbeing, and the educational institution's effectiveness in retaining these students. Aim: To examine the relationship between acculturative stress, self-efficacy, and assertiveness among international undergraduate nursing students. Methods: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University. The correlational research design was used on a simple random sample consists of 135 undergraduate international nursing students. Four tools were used for data collection. They were personal data sheet, acculturative stress assessment scale, Rathus assertiveness schedule, and general self-efficacy assessment scale. Results: 47.00% of undergraduate international nursing students had a mild level of acculturative stress, 34.8% of undergraduate international nursing students were somewhat non-assertive, about half of undergraduate international nursing students had a moderate level of self-efficacy. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between self-efficacy and assertiveness. Also, there was a statistically significant negative correlation between acculturative stress and assertiveness. There was no statistically significant correlation between self-efficacy and acculturative stress. Conclusions: Undergraduate international nursing students were inclined towards experiencing acculturative stress, and near half of them exhibit a mild level. More than one-third of them were somewhat assertive, with near half of them had a high level of self-efficacy. The development of educational programs is needed to maximize assertiveness skills, self-efficacy, and reducing acculturative stress among undergraduate international nursing students.

scholarly journals ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF COMPETENCE APPROACH

1970 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liudmyla M. Dybkova
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Educational Achievements ◽  
Methods Of Evaluation ◽  
Cultural Processes ◽  
On Line ◽  
High Level ◽  
Political Economic

The article is devoted the problem of evaluation of results of students educational activity in the context of competence approach. Research actuality is conditioned by socio-political, economic and cultural processes which take place in modern society under act of globalization. These processes require from the system of education an innovative approach in preparation of future specialists. Students acquisition of high level competences, selected in the on-line training in preparation for the proper speciality, will provide them with permanent update of knowledges, succesful finding of decisions for problem tasks, independence, selfefficiency while implementation of their professional duties. Existent forms and methods of evaluation of educational achievements are complemented and approved within the framework of the competence approach.

scholarly journals “They are friendly but they don’t want to be friends with you”: A narrative inquiry into Chinese nursing students’ learning experience in Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Chunfeng Wang ◽  
Lisa Whitehead ◽  
Sara Bayes
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Australian Universities

There is increasing interest in the phenomena of international student mobility and the growing global demand for skilled nurses. Little is known, however, about the learning experiences of Chinese nursing students at Australian universities. This study begins to address this gap. A narrative inquiry methodology was employed. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions, along with field notes and observations were conducted with six Chinese undergraduate nursing students studying undergraduate nursing in Western Australia. Chinese nursing students in Australia experienced fear and anxiety, driven by unfamiliarity with the hospital environment, education methods, and assessment expectations. Clinical placement experiences in Australian health services were identified by participants as the most stressful learning experience. Forming friendships with domestic students was difficult and rare for these students: none made friends with local students or joined university groups. Despite the challenges they experienced, the participants were motivated and adaptive to a new culture and learning methods, and all, demonstrated academic success. This study provides new knowledge about the learning experiences of Chinese nursing students at Australian universities. Many of the issues identified relate to the wider discussion around effective support for international students.

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