Learning experiences of first year graduate entry nursing students in New Zealand and Australia: a qualitative case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Graduate entry nursing programmes provide students with an accelerated pathway to becoming a registered nurse. Motivations for study, together with commonly shared characteristics of students enrolling in such programmes is becoming well documented, however, their experiences of studying for a professional qualification in this manner is less understood. As a means of maintaining the relevance of these fast-tracked programmes in the future, an understanding of graduate entry nursing students' experiences of academic teaching and clinical placements is imperative.

Objective

To explore the academic and clinical experiences of students enrolled in the first year of graduate entry nursing programmes in New Zealand and Australia.

Methods

A qualitative case study

SUBMITTER: Winnington R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10025052 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature