Mixed-methods analysis shows weak correlations between grit and compassionate teaching in RN to BSN students, suggesting potential benefits for retention.
Background: The capacity to have grit and a professional quality of life (ProQoL) may be fundamental to RN to BSN education success. Compassionate teaching (CT) may boost these traits. Purpose: To explore the relationship between grit, ProQoL, and CT in RN to BSN students and recent graduates. Methods: A mixed-methods design examined RN to BSN student and graduates perceived levels of grit, ProQoL, and CT via online surveys. Results: Participants had average levels of burnout, compassion satisfaction, and secondary traumatic stress. There were weak positive correlations between overall grit scores and CT. Weak positive correlations between grit and CT for faculty, advisors, and academic coaches were also noted. The qualitative themes validated the quantitative findings and aligned with grit and ProQoL literature. Conclusions: Faculty, advisors, and academic coaches who embrace CT may boost grit and ProQoL in RN to BSN students. CT may enhance retention as well as graduation rates.
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