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Called to Nursing

Perceptions of Student Nurses

Lyn Prater, PhD, RN

Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University

Melanie McEwen, PhD, RN

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Purpose:This study uncovers reasons students report for wanting to become nurses, to quantify those who feel that they are called to nursing, and to learn what "being called" means to them. Method:A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted with all students enrolled in nursing courses at one program in a private, faith-based university. Findings:Most students decided to go to nursing school while in high school or college and chose nursing because they had a desire to help others. The most common personal characteristics they identified that will be helpful in nursing were being caring or compassionate. Almost two thirds of the students indicated they were "called" by God to become nurses. Conclusion and Implications:Findings can help nursing educators and leaders determine howto better recruit and retain individuals into the nursing profession and howto support and encourage caring and compassionate qualities in all nurses.

Key Words: called • calling • vocation • nursing students

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 24, No. 1, 63-69 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010105282511
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