The impact of clinical experiences during preregistration diploma in nursing courses on initial career choice

Abstract

A model describing these influencing factors on career decision making was developed. The discussion outlines some possible management solutions to address the problem of recruitment.

Key influences identified by first year undergraduate nursing students as impacting on the quality of clinical placement: A qualitative study

“…Therefore it is not surprising that PEP is acknowledged to be not only important but also the most stress inducing component of pre-registration education (Andrews et al, 2006;Farkhondeh and Masoumi, 2009). The first experience of PEP is considered to be the most powerful and influential for the pre-registration student and the quality of a clinical experience can determine whether a student chooses to remain in the nursing profession (White, 1999;Sand-Jecklin and Schaffer, 2006;Dragon, 2009). A positive nursing culture can lead to students feeling more motivated to learn (Grealish and Ranse, 2009;Levett-Jones et al, 2009).…”

Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Intention to Choose a Public Health Career

“…Autonomy and recognition, job satisfaction, role clarity, quality of supervision, peer support, and opportunities for learning were all identified as important variables in the professional development of student nurses (Hart & Rotem, ). In the study previously described, White () determined the highest ranked job characteristic by students were high patient contact, good peer support, opportunities for professional development, and varied and challenging work. So, although agreement exists on some of the factors influencing career choice of students, further research is needed to determine the importance of selected variables on student's public health career intentions.…”

Pre‐registration education: making a difference to critical care?

“…White (1999) undertook a study to evaluate the impact of clinical learning experiences during pre‐registration training on the immediate career choice for qualifying nurses. White (1999) surveyed 47 pre‐registration nurses and found a negative view of critical care areas and few choose these areas to work once qualified; he attributed this to the minimal exposure students had to these areas during training. White (1999) recommends that pre‐registration students should be exposed to critical care areas during their training as this may increase recruitment in specialist areas and gives students more confidence in managing critically ill patients.…”

“…White (1999) surveyed 47 pre‐registration nurses and found a negative view of critical care areas and few choose these areas to work once qualified; he attributed this to the minimal exposure students had to these areas during training. White (1999) recommends that pre‐registration students should be exposed to critical care areas during their training as this may increase recruitment in specialist areas and gives students more confidence in managing critically ill patients. This study is limited due to its small sample size and was taken from just one school of nursing; therefore, the results of White (1999) study may not necessarily reflect pre‐registration nursing students across the UK.…”

“…White (1999) recommends that pre‐registration students should be exposed to critical care areas during their training as this may increase recruitment in specialist areas and gives students more confidence in managing critically ill patients. This study is limited due to its small sample size and was taken from just one school of nursing; therefore, the results of White (1999) study may not necessarily reflect pre‐registration nursing students across the UK.…”