Major
Nursing (BSN)
Research Presentation Abstract
In an attempt to look into ways to reduce attrition rates in nursing programs, we did a study to look into what non-academic factors can be looked at in addition to the current standard admission data. The research question of interest was “What non-academic characteristics of students can lead to best chance of success in nursing school?” Our sample included 115 students at Georgia Southern University School of Nursing, who have already completed at least one semester of nursing school. Instrument of collection was an IRB approved 20-item self-reported questionnaire with anonymous and passive content. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21 software, and the data comparisons were made using appropriate statistical analysis methods such as: cross tab tables, Pearson correlation coefficient, and chi-square. Alpha was set at 0.05 for all analyses. Results indicated a strong positive correlation between students who cope with program stress, assume leadership roles, and adapt to change. Advanced degree was the highest motivation for students >3.5 GPA. Additionally, these students also reported the most utilized weekend study time. However, due to a low sample size and lack of time and resources, we were unable to make full concrete conclusions from our study. Additionally, P-values did not meet our 0.05 goal therefore we were unable to reject the null hypotheses. Further testing using more credible survey, larger sample size, which includes those students who drop or fail out, and data that is not self-reported is needed to make stronger conclusions regarding expanding the nursing selection process.
Keywords
Nursing, pugachov, maxwell, youmans, Wahnschaff, research, successful, students, characteristics, GPA
Publication Type and Release Option
Presentation (Open Access)
Principal Faculty Mentor
Marian Tabi
Principal Faculty Mentor Email
Mtabi@georgiasouthern.edu
Principal Faculty Mentor’s Department
Nursing, School of (CHHS)
Recommended Citation
Pugachov, Sergey G.; Maxwell, David; Youmans, Jacob; and Wahnschaff, Kurt, "Characteristics of Successful Nursing Students" (2015). Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium (2012-2016). 3.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/pkp/2015/Undergraduate/3
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Medical Education Commons, Other Education Commons, Other Nursing Commons
Characteristics of Successful Nursing Students
In an attempt to look into ways to reduce attrition rates in nursing programs, we did a study to look into what non-academic factors can be looked at in addition to the current standard admission data. The research question of interest was “What non-academic characteristics of students can lead to best chance of success in nursing school?” Our sample included 115 students at Georgia Southern University School of Nursing, who have already completed at least one semester of nursing school. Instrument of collection was an IRB approved 20-item self-reported questionnaire with anonymous and passive content. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21 software, and the data comparisons were made using appropriate statistical analysis methods such as: cross tab tables, Pearson correlation coefficient, and chi-square. Alpha was set at 0.05 for all analyses. Results indicated a strong positive correlation between students who cope with program stress, assume leadership roles, and adapt to change. Advanced degree was the highest motivation for students >3.5 GPA. Additionally, these students also reported the most utilized weekend study time. However, due to a low sample size and lack of time and resources, we were unable to make full concrete conclusions from our study. Additionally, P-values did not meet our 0.05 goal therefore we were unable to reject the null hypotheses. Further testing using more credible survey, larger sample size, which includes those students who drop or fail out, and data that is not self-reported is needed to make stronger conclusions regarding expanding the nursing selection process.