Relationship Between Financial Support and Retention of Economically Disadvantaged Students in an Undergraduate Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Retention in baccalaureate nursing programs has been a concern for administrators and educators for decades. The non-traditional students of the past have become the traditional students of the present and as such lead complex lives. The emerging group of students that requires more attention in nursing education research is the economically disadvantaged students. Economically disadvantaged students typically come to college less prepared for the rigors of higher education and are at-risk for leaving post-secondary education. Retention of economically disadvantaged students can potentially increase the diversity of the nursing workforce since many economically disadvantaged students also come from ethnically diverse background. Federally funded grant programs such as the HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students can impact the retention of economically disadvantaged students in baccalaureate nursing programs by providing much needed tuition assistance as well as monies that could also be used for child care services, rent, and basic living expenses. The purpose of this study was to evaluate selected outcomes of grant support from the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program on students in a baccalaureate nursing program in one Midwestern institution. The research questions for this study were: Research Question 1: After controlling for differences in demographic characteristics, is receipt of SDS financial support associated with (a) a reduction in hours worked per week, (b) an increase in study hours per week, (c) higher nursing GPA and overall GPA, and (d) higher rates of retention in and progression through to program completion in a baccalaureate nursing program? Research Question 2: After accounting for differences in demographic characteristics, to what extent and in what manner is retention and progression in a baccalaureate nursing program predicted by SDS financial support, hours worked per week, study hours per week, nursing GPA and overall GPA? This study was a quasi-experimental design utilizing secondary analysis of existing data from available university databases as well as data obtained from a questionnaire developed by the student principal investigator. The sample was 351 subjects in three groups of undergraduate pre-licensure students (SDS, pre-SDS, non-SDS) from the traditional undergraduate nursing program who met the eligibility requirements outlined by HRSA for Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students. Data analysis included descriptive and correlational statistics as well as Chi-squared and ANOVA. A significant difference among groups was found for the variable explaining the relationship between study and work hours (study to work hours). Students receiving SDS financial support on average studied nearly five more hours per week than they worked; the comparison group (pre-SDS) on average worked two more hours per week than they studied. In addition, students receiving SDS financial support had higher overall GPA and higher final nursing GPA than the other two groups. Students receiving SDS financial support had 96.3% on time program completion. Logistic regression was conducted using a combination of variables. The most parsimonious predictor of on time graduation included only the variables SDS grant status and initial GPA. Students receiving the SDS grant were 10 times more likely to graduate on time than those who did not receive the grant (CI 95%, 3.03-33.76). This study provides evidence that financial support in the form of grant funding can influence retention and program completion for economically disadvantaged undergraduate nursing students by impacting the students’ ability to study more hours per week than they work. This may be the first study to look at the impact of SDS federal grant funding and undergraduate nursing program completion. The student receiving the grant funding all progressed to the next semester and 96% completed the nursing program in the prescribed five semesters

Racial Identity Invalidation With Multiracial Individuals: An Instrument Development Study

Objectives. Racial identity invalidation, others’ denial of an individual’s racial identity, is a salient racial stressor with harmful effects on the mental health and well-being of Multiracial individuals. The purpose of this study was to create a psychometrically sound measure to assess racial identity invalidation for use with Multiracial individuals (N = 497). Methods. The present sample was mostly female (75%) with a mean age of 26.52 years (SD = 9.60). The most common racial backgrounds represented were Asian/White (33.4%) and Black/White (23.7%). Participants completed several online measures via Qualtrics. Results. Exploratory factor analyses revealed three Racial Identity Invalidation factors: Behavior Invalidation, Phenotype Invalidation, and Identity Incongruent Discrimination. A confirmatory factor analysis provided support for the initial factor structure. Alternative model testing indicated that the bifactor model was superior to the three-factor model. Thus, a total score and/or three subscale scores can be used when administering this instrument. Support was found for the reliability and validity of the total scale and subscales. In line with the Minority Stress theory, challenges with racial identity mediated relationships between racial identity invalidation and mental health and well-being outcomes. Conclusions. Our findings highlight the different dimensions of racial identity invalidation and indicate their negative associations with connectedness and psychological well-bein

Forbidden Identities: A Qualitative Examination of Racial Identity Invalidation for Black/White Biracial Individuals

This qualitative study examined instances of racial identity invalidation among 49 Black/White Biracial individuals. Transcriptions of participants discussing their most stressful experience of invalidation were coded for themes using content analysis. Themes that emerged provided a rich description of Biracial participants’ perceptions of why invalidation occurs and why perpetrators invalidated the individual. Also addressed are Biracial people’s thoughts, feelings, and reactions in response to the invalidation, and the effect of the invalidating experience on racial identity. Implications for research and preventive interventions are provided

Sexual Attraction Toward Clients, Use of Supervision, and Prior Training: A Qualitative Study of Predoctoral Psychology Interns

Interviews were conducted with 13 predoctoral psychology interns about an experience of sexual attraction toward a client, use of supervision to address the sexual attraction, and prior training regarding sexual attraction. Results indicated that sexual attraction to clients consisted of physical and interpersonal aspects. Therapists believed they were more invested and attentive than usual to clients to whom they were sexually attracted, and they indicated that sexual attraction created distance, distraction, and loss of objectivity. In terms of supervision, only half of the participants disclosed their sexual attraction to supervisors, and supervisors seldom initiated the discussion. Furthermore, trainees found it helpful when supervisors normalized the sexual attraction and provided the opportunity to explore feelings in supervision. Finally, trainees believed their training programs did not adequately address therapist sexual attraction

The Practice of Adoption: History, Trends, and Social Context

This article presents an overview of the practice of adoption to counseling psychologists to promote clinical understanding of the adoption experience and to stimulate research on adoption. The article includes definitions of adoption terminology, important historical and legal developments for adoption, a summary of adoption statistics, conceptualizations of adoption experience, themes and trends in adoption outcome research related to adoptees and birthparents, and selected theoretical models of adoption. The importance of considering social context variables in adoption practice and research is emphasized

Nurses Alumni Association Bulletin, Fall 2010

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The Government Contracts Reference Book: A Comprehensive Guide to the Language of Procurement

This book - first published in 1992 and now in its fifth edition - is intended to offer concise, comprehensive information to the practitioner of the art of government contracting. Looking up a key term, the reader can find a definition, followed by a summary of where the term is used in the statutes or regulations dealing with the procurement process. The book also includes references to literature where the term is more fully discussed. The book is not designed as a standalone encyclopedia: it is a first reference, pointing the user to additional sources as needed. The book makes it clear that government contracting is complex, and the rules cannot be gleaned from a single source such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation. They can only be learned from constant reading of reference materials and textbooks—not to mention decisions of the courts, boards of contract appeals, and the Government Accountability Office. Navigating the waters of government procurement is an arduous task, and this book is intended as an aid in that journey. The authors fully understand that it is impossible to make the book fully comprehensive. While this edition is (again) expanded, we know additional terms could be added. We welcome readers to let us know of terms that should be included in the next edition

Nurse Researchers in Children\u27s Hospitals

Little is known about the role of nurse researchers (NRs) and the structure of nursing research programs in children\u27s hospitals in the United States. This descriptive study obtained survey data from 33 NRs. Data suggest that the NR role is emerging and has both commonalities and unique components when compared with the previous studies of NRs in adult hospitals. Most participants have been in their position for less than 4 years. Conducting research, having staff development related to research, and facilitating evidence-based practice or research were common responsibilities. The structure of nursing research programs impacts both the NRs and the program outcomes

Images of aging, well-being, and life satisfaction among independently living older adults

The U.S. is an aging country in an aging world, and yet negative age-related stereotypes abound and continue among the most institutionalized of isms. Such stereotypes in older adults are associated with poor mental and physical health. In contrast, older adults with more positive views of aging experience better mental and physical health, engage in more preventive healthy behaviors, and enjoy greater longevity. These positive aging outcomes are confirmed in the present study of independent living residents in Bayview, a retirement community in Seattle (n=41; 26 females, 14 males; ages 70-94 years). In addition, this study reports findings on such variables as perceptions of well-being, self-efficacy, social engagement, and spiritual expression. (Word count: 112