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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2025

Adapting to change: Undergraduate nursing students' sense of belonging transitioning from online to in-person learning environments.

Janet Montague, Joyce Tsui, Krista Kamstra-Cooper, Michelle Connell, Lynda Atack, Roya Haghiri-Vijeh

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Article in Journal of advanced nursing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Janet MontagueSchool of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3623-737X
Joyce TsuiSchool of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Krista Kamstra-CooperSchool of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Michelle ConnellSchool of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Lynda AtackSchool of Community and Health Studies, Centennial College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Roya Haghiri-VijehSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Centennial College, Applied Research, and Innovation Fund (ARIF)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimTo examine undergraduate nursing students' sense of belonging as they transitioned from online to in-person learning.

designA mixed-method design employing a Sense of Belonging Survey and three open-ended questions.

methodsParticipants were first-year undergraduate nursing students who were back to in-person learning after 3 years of online learning during the pandemic. The survey was administered online in April 2023 using Qualtrics survey software. The survey data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and the open-ended questions were analysed by deductive thematic analysis.

resultsSeventy-five (48%) of the 155 potential participants responded to the survey. The mean score on the Sense of Belonging Survey was 74%, a positive finding suggesting that many participants feel that they 'belong' in the classroom. Three overarching themes were identified in response to the open-ended questions: factors supporting students' sense of belonging, factors hindering students' sense of belonging and strategies for faculty, administrators and students to increase a sense of belonging.

conclusionUnderstanding the factors that contribute to or hinder nursing students' sense of belonging during this transition will assist in developing strategies to mitigate challenges, foster a positive learning environment and enhance the overall sense of belonging among nursing students. IMPACT: The first year of a nursing programme is crucial for student retention as students require tailored programmes and strategies to support their success. Examining and analysing the transition from online to in-person classroom settings is crucial to identifying strategies to enhance and support first-year students' sense of belonging and academic success. Exploring nursing students' experiences of belonging during transitions contributes to a more inclusive and equitable educational experience, fostering an environment where all students can thrive and succeed. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Not applicable.

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Education, DistanceEducation, Nursing, BaccalaureateStudents, NursingAdultCOVID-19FemaleHumansMaleSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultin‐person learningnursing studentsonline learningsense of belongingtransition

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PMID39140749
PMCPMC11638495

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