Abstract

The University of Delaware utilized an evidence-based approach to recruit and retain minority and/or underrepresented/disadvantaged students in a baccalaureate program over a three year period. Retention rates high and participants were active in community outreach to underserved populations.

Author Details

Ka Wansi Newton-Freeman, MSN, FNP-C, Westside Family Healthcare, Westside Family Healthcare, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; Paula Klemm, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Xi

Lead Author Affiliation

Westside Family Healthcare, Wilmington, Delaware, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Evidence-Based, Recruitment & Retention, Underrepresented BSN Students

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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Review Type

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Effects of an evidence-based approach to recruit and retain underrepresented/disadvantaged students in a BSN program

Washington, DC, USA

The University of Delaware utilized an evidence-based approach to recruit and retain minority and/or underrepresented/disadvantaged students in a baccalaureate program over a three year period. Retention rates high and participants were active in community outreach to underserved populations.