A model for retention of undergraduate nursing students in universities in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Abstract

This piece of work describes the status of nursing education and training regarding factors that enhance retention and accelerate graduation rates in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Participants will also be informed of the proposed retention model based on the results.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Nonyaniso Trustina Sr. Nkutu

Author Details

Nonyaniso Trustina Nkutu, MCur (NsgSc), BCur (EetA), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Fort Hare, East London, South Africa

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Fort Hare, East London, South Africa

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Model, Nursing, Retention

Recommended Citation

Nkutu, Nonyaniso Trustina Sr., "A model for retention of undergraduate nursing students in universities in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa" (2017). Convention. 304.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/304

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission