Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Working with Staff Nurses

NURSING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF WORKING WITH STAFF NURSES

by Sharon Holly Jones

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

of Master of Nursing in Nursing

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY Bozeman, Montana

April 2010

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ii APPROVAL

of a thesis submitted by Sharon Holly Jones

This thesis has been read by each member of the thesis committee and has been found to be satisfactory regarding content, English usage, format, citation, bibliographic style, and consistency and is ready for submission to the Division of Graduate Education.

Carolyn H. Wenger, MSN, RN

Approved for the Department of Nursing

Dr. Helen I. Melland

Approved for the Division of Graduate Education

Dr. Carl A. Fox

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Sharon Holly Jones April 2010

iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This opportunity is being taken to thank those who have made the realization of my dream possible. First I would like to thank my committee Carolyn Wenger, Jane Scharff and Rebecca Echeverri for their expertise, wisdom, patience and never ending belief in me. Without their dedication the fulfillment of my dream would not have been possible. My friend and editor Jamie Besel. Your wisdom, strength of character and guidance will be remembered and deeply appreciated. To my wonderful husband and best friend, Jim.

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