The impact of employment on nursing students' academic performance.
As more nursing students are employed, it is essential that schools of nursing examine the relationship between student employment and academic performance. In this study, we found a statistically significant negative relationship between students who work at least 16 hours a week and academic performance, especially in high-attrition courses. Current practices in nursing education must be assessed to ensure that students who must work have every opportunity to succeed.
Department of Nursing, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX 79016, USA. hreyes@wtamu.edu
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Vicki
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Loftin
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Davenport
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Carter
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