Enhancing access to and retention in the Bachelor of Nursing: A successful alternative
Kathleen Dixon
School of Nursing, Community and Family Health, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury NSW
Carolyn Webb
Associate Professor, Director of Educational Development, Educational Development Centre, University of Western Sydney, Sydney NSW
Janne Malfroy
Educational Development Consultant, Educational Development Centre, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury NSW
PP: 173 - 179
Abstract
This paper describes an innovative program to enhance access to the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) in the form of a nursing entrance test (NET). Discussion will focus on the NET as the means for enhancing access and retention.
The results of a recent evaluation of the NET are discussed and used to demonstrate that the NET is an effective tool for the provision of access and retention in the Bachelor of Nursing for students who do not meet standard entry criteria.
Keywords
interviews; literacy skills; education nursing; student retention; students nursing
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