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Kimberly Douglas1, Christina Ferrell1, Margaret Fortenberry-Calcote1
1University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, Jackson, Mississippi.
Background:
Supporting graduate nursing students from diverse backgrounds who work full-time in the clinical environment is important in increasing retention rates for advanced practice nurses. Onboarding programs designed to connect students to institutional resources have demonstrated benefits such as reducing anxiety, reducing attrition rates, and improving academic preparedness.
Method:
This study used a convergent mixed-methods design to investigate the benefit of an onboarding program. In 2023, graduate students were enrolled in an onboarding course. At the end of the semester, students completed a survey measuring the benefits of the onboarding program and participated in virtual focus groups.
Results:
A total of 194 graduate students were enrolled in the Student Success Corner. Sixty-seven students completed the online survey, and five students participated in four focus group interviews.
Conclusion:
The survey and interview findings were united in supporting the potential onboarding programs have for promoting the success of graduate students.
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