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Predictors of Attrition in American Indian Nursing Students.

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Manifold, Carol; Rambur, Betty – Journal of Nursing Education, 2001

Of 150 American Indian nursing students in a tribal college, 38 completed the program. Completers were significantly older and had higher Test of Adult Basic Education math and language scores. High school grade point average and number of dependents were not significant predictors of completion. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: American Indians, Higher Education, Nursing Education, Predictor Variables

Success in a High School Completion Program and Its Relation to Field Dependence-Independence.

Donnarumma, Theresa; And Others – Adult Education, 1980

This study explored the cognitive style of field dependence-independence (FDI) and its relation to student attrition and performance on the General Educational Development Test and the Test of Adult Basic Education. Resultant correlations are discussed in terms of the usefulness of FDI in assessing the needs of adult learners. (Author/SK)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Style