Challenges Experienced by Nursing Students Overcoming One Course Failure: A Phenomenological Research Study

Retention of nursing students is important. A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted to explore the lived experiences of 11 successful returner nursing students from 1 associate degree program in the southeastern United States. Two themes directly related to the challenges faced by participants: (a) dealing with uncertainty, shock, and sadness and (b) returning after a failure. Findings related to challenges highlight the importance of facilitating integration and ensuring clear communication with nursing students.
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research