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1About the Authors Julie C. Freeman, DNP, ACNP-BC, RN, is an assistant professor and coordinator of Promoting Academic Success (PASS) Mentoring to Educate, Retain, and Empower Nurses (MEREN), School of Nursing, Auburn University at Montgomery College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Alabama. Anita All, PhD, RN, is a professor, School of Nursing, Auburn University at Montgomery College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Alabama. For more information, write to Dr. Freeman at Jfreema3@aum.edu.
Aim:
The purpose of the literature review is to evaluate and discuss the various types of academic support programs used for at-risk nursing students to identify those that are most effective.
Background:
Nurse educators are concerned about students admitted to nursing programs who are unable to successfully complete the program.
Method:
To determine the format and efficacy of academic support programs, the literature review addressed the identification of at-risk students and academic support programs applicable to all student groups.
Results:
Nurse educators need to develop and implement plans to support and retain students in order to address the impending nursing shortage.
Conclusion:
Replacing a student lost to academic failure is difficult. Although utilized in different manners, academic support programs are an effective retention strategy.
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