Nursing as a Career Choice by Hispanic/Latino College Students: A Multi-Institutional Study.
BACKGROUND
Despite rapid growth in the Hispanic/Latino population, there is significant underrepresentation of Hispanic/Latino individuals in the nursing workforce and nursing programs. This study investigated college students' interest in and self-efficacy for nursing as a career choice, and factors that students believe will impact their success in a nursing program.


METHODS
A nonexperimental, associational research study using a survey instrument was conducted at three comprehensive, public state universities and one community college in the western United States in an area with a significant Hispanic/Latino population.


RESULTS
Descriptive and multivariable correlation statistical analysis suggested that college students' interest in and self-efficacy for nursing as a career choice was similar for both Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic/Latino students in the sample. Perceived facilitators for success in a nursing program were identified.


CONCLUSIONS
Findings can be used to develop strategies and programs to enhance the success of Hispanic/Latino students interested in nursing as a career choice.
Linda M
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Stroup
Linda
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Kuk
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009729:Nursing; D020377:Self Efficacy; D014481:United States