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Building a model for retention: Every student counts
Gwendolyn C Sims1, Jennie Alspach2, Kristin Ashley2
1University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, 1720 2(nd) Avenue South, MB 238, Birmingham, AL 35294-1210, United States of America.
Summary
The Student Success Champion program improved nursing student retention and graduation rates by addressing academic and non-academic support needs. This initiative helps overcome barriers to increasing the nursing workforce.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education
- Student Support Services
Background:
- The U.S. faces a critical nursing shortage, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Nursing schools struggle to expand enrollment due to faculty shortages, limited resources, and declining applications.
- Improving retention in prelicensure nursing programs is a key strategy to increase the number of graduates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate the Student Success Champion program.
- To support Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students at risk of academic failure.
- To address multiple factors influencing academic performance and enhance program completion.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a program with risk factor assessment and intrusive advising.
- Integrated metacognitive strategies and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Mobilized academic and non-academic resources for a comprehensive support system.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated immediate improvement in student retention rates.
- Led to an increase in the annual number of BSN graduates.
- Maintained high pass rates on the NCLEX-RN examination.
Conclusions:
- The Student Success Champion program effectively enhances retention and graduation for at-risk BSN students.
- Comprehensive support systems are vital for addressing challenges in nursing education.
- The program contributes to increasing the supply of qualified nurses.
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