Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions of first-generation undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students regarding their experiences with BSN faculty advisors at two Midwestern colleges. Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory was used as the foundation for this study. A phenomenological research methodology was utilized for this study. This included interviews with six self-identified first-generation undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students. These participants shared their individual perceptions of their experiences with faculty advising. Participants perceived relationships, knowledge, and supportive behaviors to be most important in a successful faculty advisor-advisee dyad. Overall, participants reported that their experience with faculty advising was valuable and important to them. Based upon the findings of this study, formal advisor education and ongoing professional development programs are necessary to maintain strong faculty advising programs that enhance the experience of students.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10810315; ProQuest document ID: 2093771178. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Robin R. Kappler, EdD, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Alpha Zeta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Phenomenology

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

First-Generation Nursing Students, Nursing Education, Nursing Advisors, Faculty Advisor-Advisee Dyad

Advisor

Melanie K. Felton

Second Advisor

Christi Glesmann

Third Advisor

Patricia J. Morin

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

College of Saint Mary

Degree Year

2018

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None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-09-29

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