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Recruiting students to your theatres.

Judith Tanner1

  • 1City Hospital, Nottingham.

British Journal of Perioperative Nursing : the Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
|June 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Recruiting students to perioperative settings is challenging. This article explores student perceptions and offers strategies for making operating departments more welcoming to aspiring nurses.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Perioperative Nursing

Background:

  • Student recruitment to perioperative nursing roles presents ongoing challenges.
  • Understanding student motivations is crucial for effective recruitment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the difficulties in recruiting students to perioperative nursing.
  • To identify student reasons for choosing or avoiding perioperative careers.
  • To provide recommendations for enhancing student-friendliness in perioperative departments.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of student feedback and perceptions regarding perioperative nursing.
  • Exploration of factors influencing career choices in nursing.

Main Results:

  • Identified specific barriers contributing to low student interest in perioperative nursing.
  • Documented student motivations for entering or not entering perioperative roles.
  • Highlighted areas for improvement in student support and departmental culture.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing student concerns and improving the learning environment can enhance recruitment.
  • Perioperative departments must actively implement student-friendly practices to attract future nurses.

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