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Bob Price1

  • 1RCN Institute, London. bob.price@rcn.org.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 29, 2002
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Nursing students face challenges transitioning to university and seeking help from academic tutors. This research offers strategies for building effective tutor relationships to support student learning and development.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Student Support Services

Background:

  • The transition to university presents unique challenges for nursing students.
  • Understanding the distinct role of academic tutors versus teachers is crucial.
  • Anxiety about appearing inadequate can hinder nursing students' help-seeking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the difficulties nursing students encounter when seeking assistance from academic tutors.
  • To identify effective strategies for establishing constructive relationships between nursing students and their tutors.

Main Methods:

  • Doctoral research program spanning five years.
  • Focus on help-seeking behaviors among distance learning nursing students.

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Main Results:

  • Students often struggle with the tutor's role in facilitating learning and independent thought.
  • Anxiety and fear of judgment are significant barriers to effective help-seeking.
  • Proactive communication and relationship-building are key to overcoming these challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Developing a strong, supportive relationship with academic tutors is vital for nursing student success.
  • Implementing recommended strategies can enhance nursing students' ability to seek and receive academic support.
  • Further research into student-tutor dynamics in nursing education is warranted.