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    Engagement and creation of professional identity in undergraduate nursing students: A convention-style orientation event

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    Authors
    Burkhardt, M.
    Gower, Shelley
    Flavell, Helen
    Taplin, John
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Burkhardt, M. and Gower, S. and Flavell, H. and Taplin, J. 2015. Engagement and creation of professional identity in undergraduate nursing students: A convention-style orientation event. Journal of Nursing Education. 54 (12): pp. 712-715.
    Source Title
    Journal of Nursing Education
    DOI
    10.3928/01484834-20151110-09
    ISSN
    0148-4834
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/37240
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: In an innovative event that challenged traditional orientation programs, the Curtin University School of Nursing and Midwifery brought together nursing students, academic and student support staff, and health industry representatives. This unique whole-of-school convention consisted of sessions tailored to each student year group and aimed to promote nursing identity, highlight leadership opportunities, and showcase employer pathways. Method: To evaluate the event, a survey approach was used to collect quantitative data via questionnaire and qualitative data via open-ended questions from first-year students (n = 113), staff (n = 24), and industry representatives (n = 14). Results: Students, staff, and industry evaluations indicated a successful event that achieved its goals, including student engagement and motivation and community building. Conclusion: This orientation model could be used as a basis for institution-wide engagement activities.

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