scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of Nursing Student and Faculty Perceptions of Attrition

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 10-29
Author(s):  
Theresa T. Corker ◽  
Lori Kupczynski ◽  
Shannon L. Groff
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Program Completion ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Registered Nursing ◽  
Registered Nursing Programs

Institutions of higher learning struggle to supply enough Registered Nursing Professionals to meet demands in today’s healthcare environment. Hundreds of thousands of students are accepted into nursing programs each year, though many fall short of program completion. High attrition and low retention in registered nursing programs is a problem. The purpose of this qualitative study was to evaluate attrition and retention of registered nursing students over a four-year period at a Technical College in Georgia to determine factors impacting successful completion of the Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ASN). It further proposed to identify possible solutions to reduce attrition among nursing students. This study analyzed nursing student and nursing faculty perceptions on the causes of high attrition and low retention and perceived solutions to attrition rates. This study provides insight in the development of steps to decrease attrition in registered nursing programs, and other higher education programs of study.

Innovation in Community Clinical Placements: A Canadian Survey

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Hoe Harwood ◽  
Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham ◽  
Richard Sawatzky ◽  
Landa Terblanche ◽  
Lynn Van Hofwegen
Keyword(s):  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Nurse Educators ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Program Administrators ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Programs ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Student Placements

Ongoing restructuring within the health care system juxtaposed with mandated increased seats in nursing programs have taxed traditional clinical practice settings beyond their capacity. In the search for suitable clinical placements to meet learning objectives and fulfill required clinical hours, nursing program administrators are turning to various non-traditional settings. Yet limited research exists to describe the prevalence and types of 'innovative' clinical placements (ICPs) or the nature and quality of student learning in such settings. Described in this article are findings from a national survey of Canadian baccalaureate nursing programs completed by nurse educators and clinical placement coordinators regarding nursing student placements within ICPs. Participant survey responses provide a national snap-shot of ICPs, along with perspectives on pedagogy, strengths and weaknesses, capacity and sustainability issues, and ethical, legal and academic considerations associated with student placements in these settings.

scholarly journals Attitudes, Practices, and Knowledge About Human Lactation Among Nursing Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-65
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Linares ◽  
Angeline Do Nascimento Parente ◽  
Caroline Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Human Lactation ◽  
A Value ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
Nursing Faculty Members

Nurses are on the front line of the healthcare system and should, therefore, have the evidence-based knowledge to manage breastfeeding. The objective of this study was to assess the attitudes and knowledge about human lactation among a group of nursing students. An anonymous online survey was sent to all College of Nursing students at a local university in Kentucky. Nursing students participating in the survey favored breastfeeding over formula feeding for infants. Lack of knowledge and various misconceptions about breastfeeding were reported. Whether a nursing student has or has not completed a class about human lactation during the nursing program, and has had or not had children, significantly influences their attitudes and knowledge toward breastfeeding. Future studies should focus on identifying if nursing faculty members and nursing students recognize human lactation as a value and central knowledge for nurses.

scholarly journals Graduate experiences with transnational nursing education: a qualitative enquiry

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 562-573
Author(s):  
Vasanthrie Naidoo ◽  
Maureen Nokuthula Sibiya
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Education Delivery ◽  
Graduate Experiences

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share insights, research findings and discuss key issues related to graduate experiences with transnational nursing education (TNE). Design/methodology/approach The authors used a qualitative approach and sampled national and international nurse graduates to identify challenges and best operating practices in cross-border nursing program facilitation. Findings This research paper has provided a platform for graduates to lend their voices to the promotion of effective cross-border nursing education delivery and suggests that although international collaborations endeavor to maintain high academic standards in TNE, there is still a need to re-engineer, revise and adapt curricular content, learning, teaching and assessment practices to aid the nursing student. Research limitations/implications Identified challenges affecting the facilitation and delivery of cross-border nursing education programs can act as levers to improving service quality of present and future cross-border programs to the nursing student. This will assist future nursing students to recognize culture shock and embrace their decision to pursue nursing. Practical implications The experience of being involved in TNE for nursing students may not be that much different than students of other disciplines. While not able to be generalized to the entire population, the reports by the nursing students in this sample appear to be valuable and worthwhile to continue supporting and encouraging other TNE opportunities. Originality/value This paper explores cross-border nursing education experiences from national and international perspectives. The authors were able to explore inherent TNE challenges from diverse population and cultural backgrounds.

scholarly journals The predictive value of two on-site selection methods of undergraduate nursing students: A cohort study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsi Talman ◽  
Maija Hupli ◽  
Pauli Puukka ◽  
Helena Leino-Kilpi ◽  
Elina Haavisto
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Student Selection ◽  
Selection Methods ◽  
Study Success ◽  
Knowledge And Skills

Nursing programs aim to select students who will succeed in theoretical studies and in clinical practice, and who are suitable for the profession. Recent literature has suggested an assessment of cognitive and non-cognitive skills in nursing student selection. The aim of this study is to compare the predictive value of two on-site selection methods used in nursing student selection, namely, psychological aptitude tests and literature-based exams. A cohort study was conducted. Students admitted to four undergraduate Bachelor of Science nursing programs at one Finnish nursing school between 2002 and 2004 (N = 626) were allocated into two cohorts based on the on-site selection method. Follow-up data was collected at two measurement points (May 2004–May 2009). The multimethod data collection included the use of admission archives (entrance exam scores), study records (study success) and a structured self-report questionnaire (knowledge and skills). Statistical data analysis was undertaken. According to the results, the two on-site selection methods produced very similar results regarding their predictive value. Both of the on-site selection methods predicted knowledge and skills, and study success of nursing students to some extent, but only explained a small proportion of variance. To conclude, neither of the two on-site selection methods should be used alone when predicting knowledge and skills or study success of nursing students. Further longitudinal research is needed to investigate the predictive value of various on-site selection methods.

Constructivist Philosophy and Nursing Student Medication Calculations

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-94
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Newton ◽  
Margaret Harris ◽  
Laura Pittiglio
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Program ◽  
Medication Calculations ◽  
Teaching Learning

Prelicensure nursing students often have difficulty performing medication calculations (MCs). Faculty at one baccalaureate nursing program wanted to use nursing theory to guide the development of a teaching–learning approach related to MC’s. Finding little theory related to the topic of MCs, a constructivist-based teaching–learning approach was used instead. The purpose of the study was to assess whether nursing students who received an MC review class that used a teaching–learning approach based on constructivist philosophy had better results on an MC examination than students who received their review via traditional teaching–learning methods. The study participants consisted of two cohorts of first-semester junior-level nursing students from one university-based school of nursing in the Midwestern United States. The results indicated that students in the simulation review class had higher mean scores on an MC examination than students who received their review via more traditional means. Teaching–learning strategies related to MCs based on constructivist philosophy have the potential to improve student learning outcomes, but more research is needed before middle-range theory related to this critically important area of nursing education can be developed.

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Professional Integration Factors Retention Strategies Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-19-00015
Author(s):  
Beth Gamble
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Enrichment Programs ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Professional Integration ◽  
Program Coordinators

Background and PurposeNursing students experience higher attrition rates than average college students due to the academic rigor of nursing programs. This study examined psychometric properties of the Professional Integration Factors Retention Strategies Survey (PIF-RSS), which measured constructs of faculty advisement and helpfulness, professional events, memberships, encouragement by friends in class, peer mentoring-tutoring, and enrichment programs.MethodsThe PIF-RSS survey was distributed to deans, directors, and program coordinators of traditional Bachelor’s in Nursing programs.ResultsFollowing exploratory factor analysis, 47 items aligned within a 5-factor solution were retained. Reliability of the total instrument was .90.ConclusionsThis study provides preliminary evidence of the psychometric properties of the PIF-RSS instrument. Additional studies are recommended to further examine instrument psychometric properties for different program types and populations.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the performance of caring behaviors in Taiwanese nursing students: a qualitative study.

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 862-868
Author(s):  
Yi-Wen Lee
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Junior College ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Caring Behaviors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Learning By Imitation

Care is an important nursing concept. Nursing education should focus on cultivating students’ performance of caring behaviors to maintain the patient care that is a hallmark of this profession and guard the health of patients. Nursing teachers must understand the factors related to the performance of caring behaviors in students. This knowledge can serve as a reference for the development and teaching strategy of a nursing program. This qualitative study aimed at understanding the factors affecting the performance of caring behaviors by nursing students.This qualitative study was conducted at a science and technology university inNorthern Taiwan. Convenience sampling was used to collect 40 reflective journals from 20 nursing students at the five-year junior college as the study data. Content analysis was used to analyze the data.This study found two themes related to caring behaviors in nursing students: perception of nursing students and inter-subjectivity with patients.The beliefs and perceptions of students are closely linked to their performance of caring behaviors. Greater awareness in nursing students will improve their performance of caring behaviors (e.g., the concept of nursing care, ability to care, empowerment, learning by imitation and inter-subjectivity with patients). Results of this study could serve as a reference for program design and clinical practicum instruction for nursing education, to improve caring behaviors in students.

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