title: Peer tutoring program for academic success of returning nursing students.
abstract: High attrition rates among students in associate degree nursing programs are a concern for faculty, administrators, and students. Programs offering academic and emotional support for students at risk for failing a clinical course may decrease attrition rates and improve academic performance. A peer tutoring program was developed for returning nursing students who were unsuccessful in a previous clinical course. Peer tutors met with returning students weekly to review course work, complete case studies and practice NCLEX questions. Trusting, supportive relationships developed among students and a significant increase in grades was noted at the end of the course for 79% of students. Implementation of peer tutoring was beneficial for returning students, tutors, and the nursing program and may be valuable in other courses where academic achievement is a concern.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Farmindale State College, Farmingdale, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bryer
mesh_terms: D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D009518:New York; D010379:Peer Group; D013332:Student Dropouts