Abstract
M.Cur. (Nursing Education)
Although all students planning to do the B.Cur.-degree at
the Rand Afrikaans University are subjected to a selection
procedure, the attrition rate for the course is considerable.
In 1975, only nine of the original 23 students graduated,
and in 1976 only ten of the original 31 students were able
to complete the course.
An attempt was made to evaluate the present selection process
which consists of a slidingscale and a structured interview.
The sample consisted of all students registering for the
B.Cur.-degree from 1975 to 1980. Findings are based on
data gathered from selection records and records of academic
achievement as well as a structured interview with all
applicants.
The findings consist of the following
- if the slidingscale is to be used in future, students
in the catagories 50-59 and 60-69 may be reconsidered
for entrance
- in the catagories 90-99 and 100+, 46,9 per cent of the
students resigned in their first year and research in
this connection would be of value
the fact that a course is selected as a major, does
not seem to be related to academic success, especially
during the first year of study
- there seems to be a significant positive relationship
between the structured interview and academic success.
Although research of this specific nature has not yet been
replicated, the findings could, however, be seen as representative
of B.Cur. students in the Republic of South Africa.