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Published on: June 21, 2010
Discontinuation and the Intention to Reenroll in Undergraduate Nursing Education
Background:
This study sought to identify demographic, personal, and emotional characteristics of undergraduate nursing students who have discontinued their program and determine predictors of their intention to reenroll.
Method:
Students who discontinued from a prelicensure BSN or RN-to-BSN program were invited to participate in this study. Survey data collected included factors associated with the decision to discontinue, ratings of emotional distress, and intentions for the future.
Results:
Respondents reported moderate levels of emotional distress at the time of discontinuation and cited many factors as reasons. Most (53.5%) reported an intention to reenroll in the same program. Predictors of intention to reenroll were gender, race, state of residency, happiness, hopefulness, anger, financial status, and employment responsibilities.
Conclusion:
Understanding factors that may contribute to discontinuing a nursing program can assist in developing strategies for student success. Identifying personal, emotional, and situational variables that influence undergraduate nursing education persistence requires further research. [.
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