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Self Perceptions Of Clinical Performance Of Accelerated First Degree And Accelerated Second-Degree Graduates, Neelam N. Murthi Aug 2009

Self Perceptions Of Clinical Performance Of Accelerated First Degree And Accelerated Second-Degree Graduates, Neelam N. Murthi

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Currently in the United States, motivated by nursing shortages, numerous ways have been created to recruit nurses in nursing schools. Accelerated nursing programs are increasing rapidly. Colleges and Schools of Nursing around the nation are accepting students seeking their first degree, as well as those with a second degree. This study compared perceptions of clinical performance of accelerated first-degree and accelerated second-degree bachelor of nursing graduates. The intention was to identify whether, after graduation, the two groups held different self-perceptions of performance in the clinical environment. This was to determine if one group has better self-perception of performance than the …


Demographics And Perceptions Of Work Environment For Registered Nurses, Pamela Brotherton Sedano Dec 2004

Demographics And Perceptions Of Work Environment For Registered Nurses, Pamela Brotherton Sedano

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Registered nurses (RNs) are the lifeblood of hospitals. Therefore, retaining skilled nurses is necessary to insure the viability of these institutions. A two-year longitudinal, non-experimental research study utilized a descriptive design to compare the perceptions of RNs who remained on their units to those who left or changed units over a two-year time period. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether there was a statistically significant difference between these two groups. Results in several areas indicate that further evaluation is necessary by nurse managers and administration. This information could help retain RNs as well as attract qualified nurses …