WHY NOT LONG-TERM CARE? EXPLORING STUDENT NURSES’ PERSPECTIVES ON CAREERS CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS
2024
Exploring Student Nurses’ Perspectives on Long-Term Care Careers
Sample size: 5
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Childress Kristen, Kokinakos Angela
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
What factors influence nursing students' decisions to pursue careers in long-term care?
Conclusion
Student nurses are generally not inclined to work in long-term care due to concerns about career advancement and past experiences.
Supporting Evidence
- 89% of long-term care facilities in the US report staffing shortages.
- Participants expressed a preference for hospital work over long-term care.
- Quality of the work environment was deemed more important than pay.
Takeaway
Most nursing students want to work in hospitals instead of long-term care because they think there are better job opportunities there.
Methodology
Qualitative study using focus groups to gather perceptions from nursing students.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in participant selection and responses.
Limitations
Limited sample size and focus on only a few participants.
Participant Demographics
Nursing students from various backgrounds.
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