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Why do nursing students who consider leaving stay on their courses?

Nurse ResearcherPublished 1 April 2008
Julie Bowden
Citations100
SJR quartileQ3
SJR score0.43
SNIP2.32

TL;DR

This UK research by Julie Bowden looked at attrition from the perspective of those who almost left, but ultimately stayed, highlighting the importance of the support provided by personal tutors.

Abstract

A global shortage of nurses means there is an increasing interest in attrition rates among nursing students. This UK research by Julie Bowden looked at attrition from the perspective of those who almost left, but ultimately stayed. It highlights the importance of the support provided by personal tutors.

Keywords

Health Professions