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Social Work Student Interest in Nursing Home Employment: A North American Study
Authors:Kelsey Simons  Robin Bonifas
Institution:1. Baycrest, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit;2. Factor–Inwentash Faculty of Social Work , University of Toronto , Toronto, Ontario, Canada ksimons@klaru-baycrest.on.ca;4. School of Social Work , Arizona State University , Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Abstract:Nursing homes (NHs) are a primary setting for gerontological social work; yet, little is known about social workers' career interest relative to this setting. This article reports the findings of an online survey of social work students (177 US and 91 Canadian) that sought to identify personal characteristics and beliefs that influence NH employment intentions. Students who were enrolled in bachelors programs, lacked previous practice experience, and had already had a NH field placement or wanted this experience were more likely to express employment intent. The implications of these findings for social work education and research are discussed.
Keywords:Nursing homes  students  gerontology  aging  workforce  long-term care  social work education  career choices  field placement  gerontological social work
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