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Continuing Education: A Lifelong Journey

Abstract

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

This grounded theory study sought to unearth the critical factors that motivate nurses to advance academically. The study aimed to gain an understanding of the social processes associated with the decision of diploma and associate degree nurses to advance their nursing education.

Author Details

Rose L. McGhie-Anderson, RN, CEN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Chamberlain University, Miramar, Florida, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Advanced, Nursing, Education

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2016

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2016

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Advanced nursing education: Critical factors that influence diploma and associate degree nurses to advance

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

This grounded theory study sought to unearth the critical factors that motivate nurses to advance academically. The study aimed to gain an understanding of the social processes associated with the decision of diploma and associate degree nurses to advance their nursing education.