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Developing professional nurses in the workforce

Abstract

In this qualitative study, four themes were discerned from employers' perspectives on the characteristics and impact of extraordinary nurses. Findings can be used by schools of nursing as they review curricula and student assessment tools to better prepare the nurses desired by employers.

Authors

Chad E. O'Lynn

Author Details

Chad E. O'Lynn, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Ressearch, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Extraordinary Nurse, Nurse Employers, Nursing Education

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Preparing students to become extraordinary nurses: Perspectives from nurse employers

Washington, DC, USA

In this qualitative study, four themes were discerned from employers' perspectives on the characteristics and impact of extraordinary nurses. Findings can be used by schools of nursing as they review curricula and student assessment tools to better prepare the nurses desired by employers.