Keywords

academic advising, appreciative advising, nursing students, student retention

Authors

1. Read, Aggie MSN, RN, CNE
2. Hicks, Jennifer MSN, RN
3. Christenbery, Tom PhD, RN, CNE

Abstract

The 6-phase Appreciative Advising framework for academic advising has been incorporated into a nursing program in the southeast United States, with promising initial results. Historical perspectives of academic advising, an overview of Appreciative Advising, and implementation of the framework are presented.