The researchers made the following recommendations for improving nursing education:
Increase the numbers of non-white and male nursing students.
Make nursing education more accessible (evening and weekend classes, distance learning).
Improve clinical education in order to ensure that nursing graduates are well prepared for clinical practice. A range of approaches should be explored, including designated mentor programs, extended orientation/preceptor programs, and formal residency programs.
Provide students with standardized information about nursing education programs (prerequisites, number of required credits, pass rates on licensure exam).
Other investigators on this study include Joanne Spetz, PhD, assistant professor in the UCSF School of Nursing and research fellow, Public Policy Institute of California; Jean Ann Seago, PhD, RN, assistant professor, UCSF School of Nursing; and Emily Rosenoff, BS, research assistant.
This research for this report and its production were funded by the California Health Care Foundation. The California Health Care Foundation is an Oakland-based, independent, non-profit, philanthropic organization whose mission is to expand health care access for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of Californians.
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Contact: Maureen McInaney
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4-Feb-2001