Structured Assessments: Enhancing Success in Early Nursing Education and Student Retention.
Background: High attrition rates among nursing students, particularly during the sophomore year, threaten the sustainability of the nursing workforce. Objectives: This study assessed structured assessment methods implemented at a School of Nursing located in northern Virginia to improve student succ...
| Publicado en: | Nursing Reports Vol. 15; no. 9; pp. 335 - 343 |
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Sep2025
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