Aim The aim of this scoping review is to summarize and critically evaluate research focused
on nursing bridging education programs internationally. Specifically, this review addresses …

In the escalating nursing shortage, nursing student retention and success (graduation and
licensure) is a priority. The entry, progression, graduation, and licensure characteristics of …

Most of the attrition from nursing courses occurs in the first year of study. Devising university
strategies to reduce attrition requires an understanding of why students leave. The aim of …

During a longitudinal evaluation of a pre-qualifying interprofessional curriculum, health and
social care students completed questionnaires concerning communication and teamwork …

The significant policy changes in UK health care over the past decade have led to a
consequent shift in the delivery of nurse education to ensure the development and …

This paper presents a series of findings generated during a larger study which aimed to
develop a theoretical understanding of the reasons why nursing students voluntarily leave …

Nurses require an understanding of pathophysiological processes to support safe practice in
the clinical area. A review of the literature indicates that nursing students have traditionally …

This action research study involved an 'expert group'that was convened to consider issues
for mature age nursing students in the Australian context and develop recommendations that …

In recent years mature students have been encouraged into nurse education for the
valuable qualities they are known to possess, along with their ability to assist in providing a …

Background Mature aged students bring a unique perspective to the under-graduate nursing
programme. For many this will be the culmination of different career pathways or the feeling …