Utilizing expectancy-value theory (EVT), the present study observed the temporal relations among health science students' expectations, subjective task values (STV), and costs with academic achievement and intentions to leave a health science program. The present study is among the first to examine this population of students and is one of the…

The evidence supporting the link between collaboration and outcomes in both organizations and educational settings is based primarily in Western cultures. However, in societies where collaboration is foundational to the culture itself, such as in a collectivistic society, the relationship between collaboration within an organization or educational…

Background: Healthcare disparities exists in California at alarming levels. The Latinx communities suffer from a disproportionate rise in disease coupled with poor access to quality healthcare. These disparities are compounded by a lack of Latinx Registered Nurses in the state that possess a unique skill set to care for these patients. The…

Nontraditional students have personal obstacles they must overcome in their journey through college. These barriers differ from traditional students and can include feelings of isolation and a sense that their chosen institutions are insensitive and inflexible to the particular nontraditional student needs. In this quantitative, causal-comparative…

The state of education in the United States faces many challenges in preparing students for the workforce and postsecondary education. These challenges are heightened at the postsecondary level for schools of nursing. The current shortage of nurses will continue to rise if recruitment and retention strategies are not employed. The purpose of this…

The development of empathy in the healthcare setting is integral to high-quality patient care as empathy provides the ability to connect with patients to gain a better understanding of their emotions and experiences. Empathetic education is a component of medical education and nursing education; however, it is not a required curricular component…