The lived experience of non-degree learners from a time-modified traditional baccalaureate nursing program.
An emerging trend to temper the nursing shortage is to accelerate the pace of traditional 4-year baccalaureate programs, with minimal curricular or programmatic changes, which we refer to as a Time-Modified Traditional Program (TMTP) study. Many students enrolled in a TMTP reflect the characteristics of entry-level, traditional nursing students. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of how those non-degree, traditional baccalaureate nursing students experience education in a TMTP. Van Manen's six research activities of hermeneutic phenomenology guided this study. Colaizzi's seven-step method was used for analyzing the research data. Eight main themes were identified that provide a description of the phenomenon. Due to the intensity and time requirements of the program, students become disengaged from their previous lifestyles and relationships. Building a strong support system with faculty and peers and assuming personal accountability for learning contributes to the overall success of the program.
Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, USA. deboors2@unr.edu
Stephanie S
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DeBoor
Tish
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Smyer
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult