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AIM: The purpose of this study was to identify students at risk of attrition and implement interventions to decrease the risk. BACKGROUND: The ability to identify and intervene with students deemed at risk of attrition can be a valuable tool for increasing the RN workforce. "Statewide At-Risk Tracking and Interventions for Nurses" (SATIN) involved students from 27 initial RN licensure nursing programs in Texas. METHOD: At-risk status of each nursing student was identified, and each nursing program provided interventions based on students' needs. RESULTS: The Weaver Reading Program was the most effective of the six intervention strategies used with SATIN participants. Lack of utilization of the interventions was the number one limitation of the study. CONCLUSION: Use of the Weaver Reading Program as well as personal engagement with students, one-on-one mentoring, and continued time investment are recommended to all programs.
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Bacharelado em Enfermagem , Estudantes de Enfermagem , Humanos , TexasRESUMO
AIM: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between English as a second language (ESL), a reading comprehension program, and attrition rates of nursing students. BACKGROUND: Higher attrition rates of ESL nursing students are an assumption, seemingly based on anecdotal evidence. Data reflecting ESL student attrition should be measured and analyzed so that students can be identified prior to attrition. METHOD: A secondary analysis of a large database of 27 initial licensure programs in Texas was completed. RESULTS: Data analysis identified that ESL students who used a reading comprehension program were almost twice as likely to be off track or out of the program as ESL students who did not use the program. CONCLUSION: Nurse educators need to evaluate student profile characteristics in a comprehensive way when determining risk of attrition.