Barriers to Providing Smoking Cessation Intervention by Nursing Students: What is the Solution in Nursing Education?

Aim: This study aimed to explore the barriers that hinder nursing students from providing comprehensive smoking cessation interventions for their clients.

Method: A mixed method study combining a self-administered questionnaire and one open-ended question were used to collect data from 152 nursing students at the university in Canada. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.

Differences in critical thinking skills between nursing students on a fast-track versus traditional 4-year programme.

Background: The authors were unable to find studies comparing the critical thinking skills of nursing students on advanced standing programmes (ASP) and on traditional 4-year BN programmes in Canada. The ASP is a condensed Bachelor of Nursing (BN) programme, designed for students who already have a university degree or similar qualification.

Aim: To measure and compare the critical thinking skills of ASP students and traditional 4-year BN students.