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1Department of Nursing, Salem State University, Salem, MA, USA.
Nursing Forum
|October 28, 2017
Summary
Many middle school students want to become nurses but don't know about the required education. Early exposure to nursing careers and academic preparation is crucial for future nursing professionals.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Nursing Workforce Development
Background:
- Middle school students often lack understanding of the nursing role and the extensive education required.
- Early career exposure is vital to prevent students from choosing other paths or facing insufficient time for nursing school preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing studies on increasing nursing career awareness among middle school students.
- To assess strategies for highlighting the academic rigor needed for nursing education.
Main Methods:
- An integrative review of seven studies published between 2007 and 2016.
- Analysis of diverse recruitment strategies used to promote nursing as a career in middle schools.
Main Results:
- Studies employed various methods to raise awareness about nursing careers.
- There is a documented need to address the academic requirements for aspiring nurses early on.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration between nurses and school counselors is essential.
- Development of robust, longitudinal studies on middle school interventions for nursing career exploration is recommended.
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