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Student civility in nursing programs: a national survey.

F R Lashley1, M De Meneses

  • 1School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL, USA. flashle@siue.edu

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|April 6, 2001
PubMed
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Problematic student behaviors like inattentiveness and lateness are frequent in nursing programs. Educators need strategies to address these issues and improve student conduct in educational settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Student Behavior

Background:

  • Problematic student behaviors pose challenges in nursing education.
  • Understanding the prevalence and nature of these behaviors is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the extent of problematic student behaviors in nursing schools.
  • To identify how these behaviors are being addressed by program directors.
  • To compare current student behaviors with those from five years prior.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 611 nursing program directors.
  • A response rate of 67% was achieved with 409 valid responses.
  • Data were analyzed concerning behavior frequency and demographic variables.

Main Results:

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  • Inattentiveness, attendance problems, and lateness were universally reported disruptive behaviors.
  • Objectionable physical contact (24.8%) and verbal abuse toward instructors (42.8%) were also identified.
  • Problematic behaviors were frequently reported across diverse program types and geographic locations.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing programs frequently encounter disruptive student behaviors.
  • There is a need for effective strategies to manage and mitigate these issues.
  • Recommendations include developing implementation assistance and convening a national forum for discussion.