The NURSING‐Positive Recruitment Arabic Model (NURS‐P.R.A.M.): A mixed methods study

Abstract

The study findings reflect certain issues similar to the core international literature on nursing recruitment, however there are fundamental issues particular to the Arab region, which must be included in the development of a nursing recruitment strategy for Arabic nursing.

An assessment of the Libyan baccalaureate nursing education during political turmoil

“…A companion strategy would be aggressive outreach to high school students to shift perceptions and endorse nursing as a route to a fulfilling career with likely upward socioeconomic advancement. Interventions using nursing students and alumni as ambassadors resulted in high school students reporting improvement in their knowledge and awareness of nursing, along with an increase in the number of respondents considering nursing as a future profession (Tawash & Cowman, 2018).…”

“…Coupled with the increasing endorsement for baccalaureate preparation, this elevated the nursing profession in the public's eye. Libya could benefit from a similar, culturally competent campaign to shift perceptions (Tawash & Cowman, 2018).…”