Factors that enhance rates of completion: what makes students stay?

Background: This study was one of four projects commissioned by NHS London to examine the readiness for work of nurses upon completion of their pre-registration programmes. The study examined the factors that contribute to students completing their nursing programmes.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to explore understanding the factors that influence the attrition and completion rates of year 2 students on the adult field of a pre-registration nursing programme.

Live related renal transplantation: psychological, social, and cultural issues.

Cadaveric donation rates have remained static, whereas transplant waiting lists continue to rise as demand for renal transplants far exceeds supply. One solution to bridge the supply and demand gap is to increase live donation. If live donation is to increase, it is important to offer evidence-based psychologic and social support to ensure that transplant clinical success is not at the cost of psychologic and social harm.