Factors influencing first year nursing students’ career choice at a University in the Western Cape

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2019

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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

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