In practice, teaching in the nursing profession forms the foundation of clinical skills. This implies that the impact of teaching and learning is reflected in practice. For instance, effective transformation of the nursing theory into practice accompanied by improved patients’ outcomes demonstrates the success of nursing programs. In this context, practicum experience for nurse educators is built on the teaching project. It is through the teaching project that nurse educators demonstrate their competence for preparing professionally-competent nurses. Foremost, nurse educators gain an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to develop the leadership skills in planning quality education programs. This is accomplished through the use of evidence-based nursing and educational literature, and the implementation of innovative instructional methods that meet the learning needs of learners. Also, it is through the teaching project that nurse educators demonstrate their ability to address educational issues that impacts the teaching environment. Therefore, this teaching project is aimed at analyzing attrition of ESL students in nursing programs. It presents programmatic and teaching strategies that promote the success and prevent attrition of ESL students in nursing programs with an emphasis on the integration of ESL Committee in nursing programs. As such, The PICO question for the project is:
P: English as second language (ESL) students in nursing programs
I: Integrate an ESL Committee to existing nursing programs
C: Nursing program without ESL Committee
O: Prevent culture shock, lower rates of attrition and increase satisfaction among ESL students.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Objectives
- Overview
- Barriers To Success Among ESL Students In Nursing Programs
- Programmatic and Teaching Interventions
- Integration of ESL Committee in nursing programs
- Outcomes of nursing programs with ESL Committee
- Outcomes in the absence of ESL Committee
- Other Interventions
- Early communication of scientific and language demand of nursing
- Adoption of Cummins model of language proficiency
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by English as a Second Language (ESL) students in nursing programs. It explores the barriers hindering their success and investigates programmatic and teaching interventions designed to enhance their academic performance and prevent attrition. The paper also examines the outcomes of these interventions, highlighting the impact on student satisfaction and academic achievement.
- Challenges faced by ESL students in nursing programs
- Barriers to success for ESL students in nursing programs
- Programmatic and teaching interventions to promote ESL student success
- Outcomes of interventions for ESL students in nursing programs
- The impact of ESL committees and other initiatives on student performance and attrition rates
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by outlining the significance of ESL students in nursing programs, highlighting the prevalence of this population and the academic challenges they encounter. It then delves into the major barriers to success among ESL students, including language difficulties, family demands, lack of support, and financial constraints. The paper proceeds to discuss various programmatic and teaching interventions, such as the integration of ESL committees and early communication of program demands. It examines the positive outcomes of these interventions, including reduced attrition rates, enhanced academic performance, and increased student satisfaction. The paper also explores the consequences of lacking these interventions, such as perceived discrimination, institutional barriers, and lower academic performance.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
ESL students, nursing programs, academic success, attrition, barriers, interventions, ESL committees, language proficiency, cultural adaptation, academic performance, student satisfaction, program outcomes, support systems.
- Quote paper
- Patrick Kimuyu (Author), 2018, Programmatic and Teaching Initiatives that Promote the Success and Prevent Attrition of English as a Second Language (ESL) Students in Nursing Programs, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/388760
