Publications by authors named "Michele A Gerdes"

Aim: The primary purpose of this study was to explore relationships between self-efficacy, peer support, coping style, intent to work at the bedside, and resilience in nursing students.

Background: Resilience correlates with one-year retention at the bedside. Retention of bedside nurses improves patient outcomes.

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The term appears in nursing education literature, but the definitions are inconsistent. Likewise, there is variation in the implementation of rigor in nursing curricula and courses. Nurse educators need a clear and shared understanding of rigor to prepare graduates to use critical thinking.

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