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The new non-traditional student in nursing.

A H Seidl1, D Sauter

  • 1School of Nursing, State University of New York, Buffalo 14214.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Non-traditional nursing students demonstrate strong academic performance and clinical judgment skills, challenging myths and informing educational strategies for baccalaureate programs. This study highlights their value in nursing education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education Studies

Background:

  • Baccalaureate nursing programs attract diverse student populations.
  • Understanding differences between traditional and non-traditional students is crucial for effective educational strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare traditional and non-traditional undergraduate nursing students.
  • To identify differences in demographics, goals, support systems, study habits, learning styles, and clinical judgment.
  • To inform policies and educational strategies for nursing programs.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of traditional and non-traditional undergraduate students.
  • Differentiation based on age, sex, marital status, and prior higher education experience.
  • Analysis of demographic variables, educational goals, support systems, study habits, learning style, and clinical judgment skills.

Main Results:

  • Non-traditional students showed higher semester grade point averages.
  • Non-traditional students exhibited superior clinical judgment skills.
  • Learning styles differed between the two groups, though teaching methods were similar.

Conclusions:

  • Non-traditional students are a valuable asset to nursing programs.
  • Educational curricula should accommodate individual learning differences.
  • Policies and strategies should be developed to support diverse student needs in nursing education.

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