Background Although previous quantitative studies provide important information on the
factors which influence the choice of nursing as a career, qualitative analysis makes it …

Background Global nursing shortages require effective recruitment strategies and
understanding of individuals' motivations to enter the profession. These can be complex and …

Aims and objectives To explore nursing applicants' perceptions of the nursing profession
and to identify the factors influencing their perceptions. Background Perceptions guide the …

Students' perceptions of nursing influence their choice of nursing as a career and whether
they remain in the profession. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of entry …

It is widely accepted that nursing as a career is viewed favourably by society in that it offers
job security, mobility and career variety. The main reason for choosing nursing in the 21st …

Background Internationally, and particularly in Singapore, health education institutions are
facing challenges in attracting school leavers to enter nursing courses. Objectives To identify …

This study is carried out in order to identify the reasons why the students of the Department
of Nursing of the Faculty of Health Science at Near East University choose to be nurses, the …

Background Due to the ageing population and competition from other healthcare courses, a
greater demand in the healthcare workforce has made it challenging for educational …

Background Previous studies have identified various reasons for students to choose a
career in nursing. Students at the start of their programme hold a great variety of images and …

Background Students' conceptualizations of nursing and their reasons for choosing the
profession motivate them and affect their education, work performance and career plans …