Here is my question for educators.
I'm wondering how to decrease the drop out rate in nursing schools but I first need to know what the students reasons are for dropping out.
My thought is that some students apply because they want to be a nurse but like most of the general public don't know exactly what a nurse does besides follow MD orders, administer medications and make patients comfortable. They are surprised when they find out how much more is involved including the extra heavy load of coursework/study time and figured it was more then they bargained for and leave. Am I way off base here or is there a percentage of student's that fit this category?
What are the more common reasons for student leaving school?
What is the drop out rate at your school?
Thanks, Karen