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Undergraduate nursing students' compatibility with the nursing profession
Mohsen Adib-Hajbaghery1, Mansur Dianati
1Faculty of Nursing, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. adib1344@yahoo.com
BMC Medical Education
|July 14, 2005
Summary
Many nursing students lack suitable personality traits for the profession, highlighting the need for personality assessments in admissions. This can reduce attrition and improve patient care quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychology
- Higher Education
Background:
- High attrition rates in nursing programs necessitate evaluating student suitability.
- Limited research exists on Iranian nursing students' personality traits.
- Personality assessment may be crucial for nursing school admissions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess personality characteristics of freshmen nursing students in Iran.
- To determine the compatibility of these traits with nursing profession demands.
- To inform admission processes and reduce student attrition.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive study design.
- Convenience sampling of 52 freshmen nursing students.
- Utilized Holland's Vocational Interests Inventory for assessment.
Main Results:
- 44% of students assessed showed personality characteristics unsuitable for nursing.
- A significant majority (77%) reported insufficient information about the nursing profession.
- Participant demographics: 63.5% female, 36.5% male.
Conclusions:
- Personality testing can aid in selecting suitable nursing candidates.
- Integrating personality assessments may decrease nursing student attrition.
- Improved student selection can enhance the quality of healthcare.