Cognitive and Noncognitive Factors Influencing Nursing Students' Academic Success: Structural Equation Model Analysis

Linda M Hollinger-Smith¹, Barbara J Patterson, Karen H Morin+1

• ¹About the Authors Linda M. Hollinger-Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is associate provost, chief research officer, Chamberlain University, Chicago, Illinois. Barbara J. Patterson, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is distinguished scholar, National League for Nursing, Chamberlain University College of Nursing Center for the Advancement of the Science of Nursing Education. Karen H. Morin, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, is professor emerita, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Cameron J. Scott, PhD, is director of data science and institutional effectiveness, Chamberlain University. Dr. Patterson, editor of Nursing Education Perspectives, did not participate in review or decision for this article. The authors acknowledge the contributions of Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN, president, Chamberlain University; Carla D. Sanderson, PhD, RN, FAAN, provost, Chamberlain University; Darrell Spurlock, Jr., PhD, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF; Susan Groenwald, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, president emerita, Chamberlain University; and Jennifer Couvillon, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, New Orleans Campus president, Chamberlain University. For more information, contact Dr. Hollinger-Smith at lhollinger-smith@chamberlain.edu .