Abstract

Caring and caring behaviors are essential in educating student nurses. Evidence supporting what students perceive as caring behaviors exhibited by faculty is sparse and outdated. A multiple methods study using Q-methodology focused on exploring contemporary student perceptions of what behaviors exhibited by faculty constitute caring is presented.

Description

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

Author Details

Laura K. Boalch, SN; Linda A. Mason Barber, PhD; Connie M. Barbour, EdD -- Tanner Health System School of Nursing, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Caring, Caring Behavior, Q-Methodology

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Faculty caring: Nursing students' perspective using Q-methodology

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Caring and caring behaviors are essential in educating student nurses. Evidence supporting what students perceive as caring behaviors exhibited by faculty is sparse and outdated. A multiple methods study using Q-methodology focused on exploring contemporary student perceptions of what behaviors exhibited by faculty constitute caring is presented.