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Comparing Perceptions Of The Nursing Profession Among Associate And Baccalaureate Nursing Students And Registered Nurses, Sherry R. Lovan Dec 2009

Comparing Perceptions Of The Nursing Profession Among Associate And Baccalaureate Nursing Students And Registered Nurses, Sherry R. Lovan

Nursing Faculty Publications

The inconsistencies between the perception of the profession of nursing and the reality of practice can lead to problems in student attrition or result in disillusionment with a career in nursing after a new graduate enters practice. With the nursing shortage reaching critical levels, it is important to examine possible discrepancies that exist and address strategies to reduce them.

For this study, a quantitative design was selected to explore how the perception of the nursing profession compared among first-semester associate degree nursing students, first-semester baccalaureate nursing students, and registered nurses. A convenience sample N = 238 included 69 ADN students, …


Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2009, Wku Nursing Dec 2009

Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2009, Wku Nursing

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 2009 nursing class: Aleia Bow, Mallori Carter, Courtney Garmon, Valerie Geralds, Marguerite McBride, Crystal Reynolds, Leslie Richardson, Casey Sacia and Emily Tabor-Taylor.


Education Is The Key To The Prevention Of Lawnmower Accidents, Sherry R. Lovan Oct 2009

Education Is The Key To The Prevention Of Lawnmower Accidents, Sherry R. Lovan

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


College Of Health And Human Services International Service Learning Program: Gales Point, Belize, Jordan Norris, Carrierobin Menapace Apr 2009

College Of Health And Human Services International Service Learning Program: Gales Point, Belize, Jordan Norris, Carrierobin Menapace

Impact Belize

No abstract provided.


Preparing For Cne Certification: A Journey To Excellence, Dawn Garrett-Wright, Crista Briggs, Cathy H. Abell Feb 2009

Preparing For Cne Certification: A Journey To Excellence, Dawn Garrett-Wright, Crista Briggs, Cathy H. Abell

Nursing Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2009, Wku Nursing Jan 2009

Ua61/1 Wku Nursing Class 2009, Wku Nursing

WKU Archives Records

Members of the 2009 nursing class: Lorraine Adler, Tonya Bragg-Underwood, Jenna Bratcher, Crystal Brock, Kathy Brooks, Lisa Burton, Shelia Curry, Donna Embry, Margo Hancock, Laura Harmon, Kim Haynes, Hua-Wen Hsu, Vanessa Lopp, Lisa Marcum, Jennifer McGee, Linda Norton, Michael Pendleton, Yvonne Pfanenstiel, Pam Phelps, Allison Phillips, Brandy Pierce, Elizabeth Price, Lisa Proctor, Susan Redick, Terra Roberts, Martha Ryan, Sally Satterfield, Lori Skaggs, Tequila Staten, Teresa Stidham and Bryn Wells.