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1Fairmont State University, 57 Bastille Lane, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA. Trogers1@fairmontstate.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|November 3, 2009
Summary
Student success in nursing programs hinges on support systems, motivation, and faculty involvement. These factors are crucial for preparing nurses for licensure and addressing the nursing shortage.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The healthcare environment faces a significant nursing shortage.
- Nursing programs must enhance student success from admission to licensure.
- Facilitating student success is critical for workforce development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing student success in associate degree nursing programs.
- To identify key elements contributing to success on the NCLEX-RN examination.
- To understand student and faculty perspectives on nursing program completion.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study design.
- Semi-structured interviews with six senior nursing students and three faculty members.
- Document analysis of relevant program materials.
Main Results:
- Student-related themes: motivation, health care experience, critical thinking, prioritization, study habits.
- Collaborative themes: importance of support systems and faculty involvement.
- Curriculum-related themes: alignment with program goals and NCLEX-RN preparation.
- Interconnectedness of student, faculty, and curriculum factors.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive support systems are vital for nursing student success.
- Faculty engagement and effective curriculum design are essential.
- Addressing identified themes can improve nursing program outcomes and NCLEX-RN pass rates.
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