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Karen J Foli1, Pamela M Karagory, Gregory Gibson
1Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Foli), Clinical Assistant Professor (Ms Karagory), Associate Professor and Head (Dr Kirkpatrick), School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Assistant Professor, Director of Survey Research Lab (Dr Gibson), Department of Sociology, Kent State University, Ohio.
Nurse Educator
|October 26, 2013
Summary
Student experiences in nursing school shape their sense of community. Understanding these factors can help faculty improve nursing education and student support. This study explored how freshman classes and extracurriculars impact community perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Community Psychology
Background:
- Student success in nursing programs is linked to their sense of belonging.
- Understanding factors influencing community perception is crucial for nursing faculty and curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the influence of a freshman-level class on nursing students' sense of community.
- To evaluate the impact of leadership and student organization experiences on community perceptions within a school of nursing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the sense of community model as a theoretical framework.
- Assessed the perceptions of freshman nursing students regarding their school as a community.
Main Results:
- Identified specific freshman-level class components that foster a sense of community.
- Highlighted the role of leadership and student organizations in enhancing students' community perceptions.
Conclusions:
- Faculty and curriculum decisions can be informed by understanding student experiences that build community.
- Targeted interventions within freshman courses and extracurricular activities can strengthen the nursing school community.
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