Innovative Model Improving Success at University for Regional Australians Suffering Educational and Social Disadvantage


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Latham H , Himilton M, Manners J, Anderson J

Series/Journal Title:

Rural and Remote Heatlh

Volume:

9

Issue:

1128

Copyright:

2009

Description:

Regional Australia is critically short of registered nurses (RNs) due to an ageing nursing workforce and difficulty in attracting new staff. It is recognised that rural background is the most influential factor shaping a health professional’s decision to practise in regional areas. Because of this, Charles Sturt University offered a bachelor of nursing by distance education (DE), enabling rural and remote enrolled nurses (ENs)to upgrade their qualifications to RN. However, despite the flexible study mode offered, many rural and remote ENs were reluctant to progress to university study. This article describes an outreach model developed in recognition of the importance of supporting ENs to undertake RNs studies. [from abstract]
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