Publication Date
2006
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Virgil Parsons
Second Advisor
Katherine Abriam-Yago
Keywords
demographics, admission criteria, accelerated program, diversity, and ethnicity
Abstract
Schools of nursing are challenged with choosing from an increasing number of applicants and the need to prepare as many successful nurses as possible to meet the nursing shortage. Strategies have included increasing student enrollment, utilizing accelerated programs, and changing admission criteria. This study describes the demographic characteristics of three classes of nursing students admitted under different criteria to the same nursing school. The value of maintaining a high level of ethnic diversity is guided by Leininger's theory of cultural care diversity and universality. Although changes occurred in the demographic constitution of each nursing class, ethnic diversity was maintained as admission criteria were made more stringent.
Recommended Citation
Yoon, Jung and Keith, Kimlin McDaniel, "Student Demographics with Changing Admission Criteria: Is Nursing Diversity at Risk?" (2006). Master's Projects. 828.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.kq9t-8c3j
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/828
