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Paul J Glew1, Lucie M Ramjan1, Mandy Salas2
1Western Sydney University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia; Centre for Applied Nursing Research (CANR), Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Australia.
Professional Communication Academic Literacy (PCAL) support significantly boosts nursing student retention and academic success. Seeking PCAL support increases the likelihood of program continuation and higher GPAs, especially with more frequent consultations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Academic Support Services
Background:
- Student retention and academic success are critical in nursing programs.
- Identifying effective academic support strategies is essential for student outcomes.
- Professional Communication Academic Literacy (PCAL) support is an embedded strategy within nursing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the uptake of PCAL support by undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing students.
- To identify the profile of students seeking PCAL support.
- To determine the relationship between PCAL support, student retention, and academic performance.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 11,290 PCAL consultations over 17 months (January 2016 onwards).
- Inclusion of 4,472 undergraduate nursing students in the analysis.
- Statistical analysis, including Adjusted Odds Ratio, to assess the impact of PCAL support on retention and GPA.
Main Results:
- Students seeking PCAL support were over 7 times more likely to continue in the nursing program (AOR: 7.81).
- Higher consultation frequency correlated with higher Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Students with 1-3 consultations had a mean GPA of 4.3, and those with >3 had a mean GPA of 4.4, compared to 3.9 for non-attendees.
Conclusions:
- Embedded academic support, specifically PCAL, positively influences nursing student retention.
- The frequency of utilizing academic support services is linked to improved academic performance.
- PCAL support is a valuable strategy for enhancing nursing student success in higher education.
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