RePAIRing the student nurse journey: empowering interrupted students through innovative support strategies

Hill, Barry, Bruce, Tor Alexander, Simpson, Dominic, Flynn, Deborah, Ban, Sasha and Porteous, Debra (2024) RePAIRing the student nurse journey: empowering interrupted students through innovative support strategies. British Journal of Nursing, 33 (18). pp. 884-889. ISSN 2052-2819

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Abstract

This article reports on a study that evaluated an innovative 6-week summer returners' programme, part of the Health Education England RePAIR project, designed to support nursing students who have interrupted their studies. Held from May to July 2022, the programme addressed diverse needs through academic guidance, mental health and resilience workshops, creative arts, professional identity development, and practical nursing skills training. The programme ran alongside support from the programme team, student engagement services, and ongoing communication via phone and email. Despite non-mandatory sessions leading to varying attendance, the combined efforts facilitated the return of 67 out of 135 interrupted students. Thematic analysis identified four key themes: anticipation and fear, making contact and reaching out, preparing for return, and psychological wellbeing. The programme's effectiveness underscores the necessity of tailored support strategies to enhance retention and wellbeing. This innovative approach highlights the importance of personalised support in aiding nursing students' return to education and addressing nursing workforce shortages.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	** From Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications Router ** History: ppub 10-10-2024; issued 10-10-2024.
Keywords:	Nurse education, Academic interruptions, Mental health, Psychological wellbeing, Student experience, Innovative pedagogy, RePAIR project
SWORD Depositor:	JISC Router
Depositing User:	JISC Router
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2024 11:31
Last Modified:	11 Dec 2024 11:02
URI:	https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/19364

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