Browsing NIFU Open Access Archive by Author "Thomas, Liz"
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The (dis)integration of nursing students. Multiple transitions, fragmented integration and implications for retention
Sweetman, Rachel; Hovdhaugen, Elisabeth; Thomas, Liz (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)There are widespread concerns about a shortage of nurses in society, making it vital to educate and retain as many nursing students as possible. This paper interrogates the fit and relevance of established models for student ... -
Institutional scope to shape persistence and departure among nursing students: re-framing Tinto for professional degrees
Hovdhaugen, Elisabeth; Sweetman, Rachel; Thomas, Liz (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Tinto’s (1993) interactional model of student departure was initially developed for students in traditional academic degrees, at residential colleges in the US. This paper takes up Tinto as a fruitful starting point for a ... -
Professional or student identity and commitment? Comparing the experience of nursing students with literature on student success
Thomas, Liz; Hovdhaugen, Elisabeth; Sweetman, Rachel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Improving the rates of continuation and completion of nursing students is a priority to ensure there are sufficient qualified staff to deliver national healthcare services. In the literature, which is predominantly informed ...