Retaining the On-Line RN-to-BSN Nursing Student: Does Instructor Immediacy Matter?

Previous research has indicated that instructor immediacy is associated with student satisfaction, motivation, and improved learning outcomes. Few studies have examined instructor immediacy on retention rates and student success in the on-line setting, specifically within on-line RN-to-BSN programs. The purpose of this study is to determine if perceived instructor immediacy behaviors impact student retention rates and academic success in an on-line RN-to-BSN program in a rural central Pennsylvania university.
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research