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Nurse learners--do nurse tutors know them?

P Moule

    Nurse Education Today
    |April 1, 1995
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    Most nursing learners decide to enter the profession while in school, influenced by role models and media. Understanding learner backgrounds and expectations is crucial for effective nursing recruitment and curriculum development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Social Science Research

    Background:

    • Understanding the social profile of nursing learners is essential for effective recruitment.
    • Identifying key decision-making influences for entering nursing programs is vital for educational institutions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish the social profile of Project 2000 (Diploma) learners.
    • To determine the timing and influences behind learners' decisions to enter nursing.
    • To compare learner perceptions of nursing with those of nurse tutors.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a questionnaire-based approach to gather data.
    • Employed statistical measures and content analysis for result interpretation.

    Main Results:

    • The majority of learners originated from middle socio-economic backgrounds.
    • Decisions to enter nursing were typically made during secondary school, influenced by role models and media.
    • Learner perceptions of nursing differed from tutor responses, influenced by personal experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate recruitment information should be disseminated to school personnel and career advisors.
    • Marketing strategies should leverage the influence of media and nursing role models.
    • Nurse tutors must align course content with learner expectations to enhance recruitment and curriculum development.

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