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1About the Authors Renee N. Bauer, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor and director of the accelerated nursing track at Indiana State University School of Nursing, Terre Haute. Susan Kiger, PhD, is a professor at Indiana State University Bayh School of Education, Terre Haute. For more information, contact Dr. Bauer at renee.bauer@indstate.edu.
Background:
Living-learning communities have been known to promote student performance and a sense of collegiality. Most studies on this topic have utilized quantitative methods.
Aim:
This qualitative comparison case study examined personal experiences associated with residing in a living-learning community. The study was conducted to explore findings associated with promoting student retention. A secondary goal was to explore student experiences with mentoring.
Method:
Data were collected using taped recordings of live interviews at two universities that have nursing-themed housing. The targeted sample size was 14.
Results:
Themes that emerged from the data were mutual support, importance of the resident assistant, and self-determination.
Conclusion:
Nursing students enjoy themed housing and especially desire the resident assistant to be a nursing student.
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