| Concerns among first year midwifery students: towards addressing attrition rates. | |
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PMID: 21854245 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Since 2000, there has been a shift to undergraduate midwifery education in Australia. Midwifery students are generally highly motivated, however attrition rates remain high among first-year students. This study was undertaken in one Australian University against a background of high course demand and high student attrition. Thirty-two first-year midwifery students completed a demographic questionnaire and wrote a reflection in response to the question: What if anything, would make your experience as a first year student better? Data were subjected to thematic content analysis. Findings indicated a need for: greater opportunities to prepare; for more time to study; for greater student supports; and outlined difficulties such as financial and childcare. In conclusion, undergraduate midwifery courses and local conditions vary among institutions. Student feedback is a useful way of identifying local concerns that may impact on student completion rates. This is a necessary first step to the provision of meaningful student support. |
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Authors:
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Mary C Carolan; Gina B Kruger |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Contemporary nurse Volume: 38 ISSN: 1037-6178 ISO Abbreviation: Contemp Nurse Publication Date: 2011 Apr-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-08-22 Completed Date: 2011-11-23 Revised Date: 2012-03-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9211867 Medline TA: Contemp Nurse Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 139-47 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing and Midwifery, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. |
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Adult Australia Female Humans Midwifery / education* Needs Assessment* Social Support* Student Dropouts* Students, Nursing* / psychology |
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