Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing (BEGIN) students' intentions for retention in long-term, home and community care: A survey protocol.

Introduction: Retention of nurses in long-term care (LTC) and home and community care (HCC) settings is a growing concern. Previous evidence underscores factors which contribute to nurses' intentions for retention in these sectors. However, perspectives of nursing students preparing to enter the workforce, and their intentions for short-term and long-term retention, remain unknown.