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Delivering a transition programme in literacy from level 4 to level 5 for nursing students: a pilot study
Christine Chu1, Andrew Perkins, Di Marks-Maran
1Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, Kingston University/St. George's University of London, United Kingdom.
Nurse Education in Practice
|August 13, 2011
Summary
A pilot program improved nursing students' academic literacy skills, boosting confidence and assignment marks during the critical transition from year 1 to year 2. This supports student progression and essential nursing practice skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Literacy
- Student Transition
Background:
- Limited research exists on supporting undergraduate nursing students' academic literacy during inter-level transitions.
- Academic literacy is crucial for success in higher education and professional nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, deliver, and evaluate a pilot program aimed at enhancing academic literacy skills for nursing students transitioning from Level 4 to Level 5.
- To address the gap in literature concerning academic support during university program progression.
Main Methods:
- A pilot program with five 1.5-hour sessions focused on literacy skills during the year 1 to year 2 transition.
- Voluntary participation was invited from a single cohort of undergraduate nursing students.
- Pre- and post-tests were administered, alongside student questionnaires, though post-test participation was low.
Main Results:
- Student questionnaires indicated increased confidence and improved perceptions of their academic literacy skills post-program.
- Written assignment marks in semester 2 showed improvement compared to year 1 work for participating students.
- Comparative analysis between pre- and post-tests was not possible due to limited post-test completion.
Conclusions:
- The pilot program positively impacted nursing students' confidence and performance in academic literacy.
- The findings highlight the importance of targeted academic support for student progression in nursing programs.
- Developing essential literacy skills is vital for both academic success and future nursing practice.
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