Thesis
Nursing students who are non-native English speakers: perceived helpful resources and barriers to completion of a bachelor of science and nursing degree program
Washington State University
Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
2007
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/102763
Abstract
In classrooms across the nation, nursing faculties are seeing an increase in nursing students who speak English as a second language (ESL); however, research has shown that the attrition rate of these students is high. The retention of ESL students is critical to providing a diverse work-group that will ultimately meet the growing demands of a multicultural community. This qualitative, pilot study explores the experiences of non-native nursing students who speak English as a second language attending a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in two communities in Washington State. Focus groups were conducted to ascertain, from the student perspective, perceived barriers or challenges encountered as a nursing student. Students were also asked to identify the resources established by the institution that fostered success. The ability of ESL nursing students to communicate effectively is a key challenge for students and faculty alike. The Cummins Model for English language acquisition provides a framework for nursing faculty to address student language issues. By gaining a more in-depth understanding of the cognitive processes involved in acquisition of English language skills, nursing faculty can adapt (or modify) their academic programs to facilitate the education of ESL students.
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Details
- Title
- Nursing students who are non-native English speakers
- Creators
- Cynthia Lynn Myers
- Contributors
- Carol B. Allen (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Nursing, College of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900525122201842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis