Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation was to discover variables that influence student progression during the sophomore year in a traditional bachelor of science in nursing program. Research exists to identify factors that will predict the retention of students or will contribute to students' success. Tinto's model on student retention was the framework for this study with constructivist grounded theory as the methodology to unravel the data and discover new meanings. The results of the study align with Tinto's model and illustrates the importance of faculty and peer relationships in conjunction with guidance in navigating the particularities of nursing coursework and clinical. In addition, the results support the expansion of Tinto's model to include the impact of crisis situations and financial considerations. Unpredicted life events and financial strain were significant variables that influenced student progression.
Sigma Membership
Psi Omega at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Grounded Theory
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Nursing Students, Faculty-Student Relationships, Nursing Education, Nursing Student Retention, Student Success
Advisor
Bradelyn Tosolt
Second Advisor
James Allen
Third Advisor
Meghan Hollowell
Degree
Doctoral-Other
Degree Grantor
Northern Kentucky University
Degree Year
2019
Recommended Citation
McFadden-Chase, Connie, "Variables that influence student nurse progression during sophomore year in a traditional BSN program" (2022). Dissertations. 293.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/293
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2022-03-21
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 13902739; ProQuest document ID: 2350388451. The author still retains copyright.