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[A career in nursing sciences?].

P A Pelletier, C Brassard, S Caty

    The Canadian Nurse
    |November 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    High school students in Northern Ontario view nursing favorably but perceive it as lacking good conditions and advancement. This perception impacts career choices, highlighting a need to improve the nursing profession's image.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Sociology of Health
    • Career Development

    Context:

    • Study conducted in a francophone high school in Northern Ontario.
    • Examined perceptions of nursing among students in grades 11, 12, and 13.
    • 58% participation rate (n=268).

    Purpose:

    • To investigate high school students' perceptions of nursing.
    • To understand how these perceptions influence career choices in nursing.
    • To identify barriers and motivators for pursuing nursing as a profession.

    Summary:

    • 37% of respondents considered health sciences careers; only 14% were interested in nursing.
    • Nursing is viewed favorably, but the profession is perceived as having unpleasant tasks, poor working conditions, and limited advancement opportunities.

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  • Altruistic reasons, rather than career-oriented ones, were cited for choosing nursing, with practice seen primarily in hospitals.

    • Impact:

    • Results indicate a persistent "image problem" for the nursing profession.
    • The study highlights the challenge of attracting young recruits to nursing amidst economic uncertainty.
    • Findings suggest a need for targeted strategies to enhance the perception of nursing as a viable and attractive career path.