Abstract

This qualitative study was designed to examine how student nurses experience and understand their role as National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) Board of Directors members and how that experience shapes their career trajectories as registered nurses (RNs). More specifically, this study's research objectives were to describe and discuss (a) the professional culture and value of board governance education to the nursing profession, and (b) the importance of board governance education for nursing curriculums. Seventeen nurses who served in different capacities as NSNA Board of Directors while they were student nurses were interviewed individually regarding their experience. NVIVO qualitative data analysis software was used to organize the data set, and data analysis was carried out at multiple levels using open, descriptive, and in vivo coding to determine themes across the data set. Findings established that the NSNA Board of Directors provides a learning platform for student nurses, gives them better organization management skills, provides better leadership skills, promotes time management and work-life balance, supports career growth, and encourages the development of professional networks/connections. In addition, serving on the NSNA board aids student nurses in management, interpersonal relationships, and personal skills, and promotes continuing education through conferences, workshops, seminars, and conventions.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28768498; ProQuest document ID: 2579732450. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Kenya D. Williams, EdD, MSN, RN, RP, CAE

Sigma Membership

Upsilon

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

National Student Nurses Association, Nursing Students, Board Governance Education, Nursing Education, Registered Nurses

Advisor

Carly Sperenza

Second Advisor

Veronica Feeg

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Creighton University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-11-18

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