Pursuing the Trifecta: Chapter Best Practices for Undergraduate Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention
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Amanda Yi Wong, BSN, Epsilon Theta, University of Texas, Austin, AUSTIN, TX, USA; Davika D. Reid, MSN, RN; Lisa Geshell, MSN, RN -- The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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- Epsilon Theta
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Abstract
This poster describes dynamic strategies utilized to increase recruitment, engagement, and retention of undergraduate chapter members. Common reasons that undergraduates felt disengaged with membership in our chapter are addressed, and strategies such as active collaboration and providing leadership opportunities are described.
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Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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2019-01-11T19:41:08Z
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Collaboration; Engagement; Undergraduate |
Conference Information
| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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