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Recruiting students is one thing; keeping them is another
Maureen Matteson-Kane1, Donna Sue Clarren
1Department of Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154-3018, USA. maureenkane@earthlink.net
Nurse Educator
|November 19, 2003
Summary
A University of Nevada, Las Vegas nursing program aims to improve retention for prenursing students. Monthly programs were developed to address concerns about less than half of prenursing students entering the nursing program.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Retention Strategies
Background:
- Low retention rates in prenursing programs are a significant concern.
- Less than 50% of students in prenursing classes at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas were advancing to the nursing program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a program to increase student retention in prenursing courses.
- To identify effective strategies for supporting students aspiring to enter the nursing program.
Main Methods:
- The Department of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas designed a structured program for prenursing students.
- Monthly program sessions were conducted to engage and support these students.
Main Results:
- The program's structure and content were detailed.
- The focus was on addressing the identified retention gap.
Conclusions:
- The developed program aims to enhance the transition of prenursing students into the nursing program.
- Continued evaluation of these retention strategies is implied for future nursing cohorts.