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The Demographics, Motivations, And Role Conceptions Of Student Nurses, Steven C. Von Flue
The Demographics, Motivations, And Role Conceptions Of Student Nurses, Steven C. Von Flue
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This thesis investigates the following factors concerning student nurses: (1) demographic background and life experiences; (2) motivations to enter and commitment to nursing school; (3) students' conceptions of the role of a nurse; (4) comparison of students' expectations with their ideals and with the realities of nursing.
A questionnaire was administered to first year nursing students at three institutions; a four-year baccalaureate degree program and two community college associate degree programs. The two types of institutions were chosen to allow comparison between students on two different career tracks.
The findings indicate that contemporary student nurses are older than typical college …