The Americans with Disabilities Act: Effect on Student Admission and Retention Practices in California Nursing Schools.

Persaud, Deanna; Leedom, Carol L.

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ERIC Number: EJ651603

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2002

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The Americans with Disabilities Act: Effect on Student Admission and Retention Practices in California Nursing Schools.

Persaud, Deanna; Leedom, Carol L.

Journal of Nursing Education, v41 n8 p349-52 Aug 2002

Of 52 accredited California nursing schools, the majority had applicants with disabilities that most were able to accommodate; 82% felt accommodations were reasonable; 94% provided special services. However, some accommodations acceptable to nursing faculty were not acceptable in clinical placements. (SK)

Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Admission Criteria, Clinical Experience, Disabilities, Higher Education, Nursing Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

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