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Perceptions of nursing staff and students regarding attrition: a qualitative study

Published:2024-01-01 Issue:1 Volume:21 Page:
ISSN:2194-5772
Container-title:International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
language:en
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Author:

Mazzotta Rocco¹^ORCID,Durante Angela²^ORCID,Bressan Valentina³^ORCID,Cuoco Angela¹^ORCID,Vellone Ercole¹^ORCID,Alvaro Rosaria⁴^ORCID,Bulfone Giampiera⁵^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Biomedicine and Prevention , University of Rome Tor Vergata , Roma , Italy

2. Unidad Predepartemental de Enfermería , Universidad de la Rioja , Logroño , Spain

3. Department of Specialistic Medicine , Teaching Hospital Friuli Centrale , Udine , Italy

4. University of Rome Tor Vergata , Roma , Italy

5. Department of Medical, Surgical Science and Advanced Technology “G. Ingrassia” , University of Catania , Catania , Italy

Abstract

Abstract Objectives This research aims to explore the perceptions of nursing students and directors of bachelor of nursing degree courses regarding reasons for attrition amongst nursing students. Methods A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using inductive thematic analysis. The study included a purposeful sample of 12 students and 4 directors of bachelor of nursing degree courses. Results As reasons for attrition, the directors highlighted a lack of preparation for nursing studies and students’ limited awareness of possibilities for support and learning. The students emphasized insufficient support from academic staff and poor course organization. Economic and family issues and a misunderstanding of the professional role of a nurse were cited as reasons by both directors and students. Conclusions The findings provide important insight into attrition in the nursing programme. Further research is warranted, particularly in other contexts. Addressing student attrition requires a comprehensive approach that includes the provision of adequate support systems, mentorship, and resources for students.

Funder

Centre of Excellence for Culture and Research in Nursing

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ijnes-2023-0081/pdf

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