Factors influencing first year nursing students' career choice at a University in the Western Cape
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Date
2020
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University of Western Cape
Abstract
The nursing profession is the backbone of the healthcare system glob-ally. However, due to the ongoing shortage of nurses there is a growing demand for nurses across the world. This demand puts pressure on the continued recruitment of new nursing students. The factors that influence students’ reasons for entering nursing vary and require investigation to improve recruitment practices.
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Magister Curationis - MCur
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Career choice, first year nursing students, prior exposure, intrinsic and extrinsic factors, nursing education, recruitment, attrition in nursing, image of nursing