The realistic job preview as a partial remedy for nursing attrition and shortages: the role of nursing schools.

Full Abstract

There is often a disconnect between what individuals expect from a chosen profession or organization and what that profession or organization can realistically deliver. In this research, the authors consider the extent to which those considering a nursing career would benefit from advance information, generally described as a "realistic job preview," from human resources professionals. Results of a survey of faculty nurses--those educating aspiring nurses--suggest that such a need exists. Implications for the initial entry into nursing education, continuing education, and retention of nurses that may be of value to policy makers and those involved in the education and development of nurses are presented.

Author information

Author/s: Crow, Stephen M (SM); Hartman, Sandra J (SJ); McLendon, Christy L (CL);

Affiliation: University of New Orleans, Department of Management, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Journal of continuing education in nursing (J Contin Educ Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jul; vol 40 (issue 7) : pp 317-23

Dates: Created 2009/07/30; Completed 2009/09/25;

PMID: 19639853, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/25/2009, IMS Date: )

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