Abstract
AIM: The aim of the study was to determine student perceptions of faculty advising and the most effective method of faculty advising.
BACKGROUND: The nursing faculty advisor is important in facilitating the timely completion of the program. Faculty members have initiated synchronous electronic methods of advising to facilitate advising.
METHOD: A descriptive study was conducted with a convenience sample of members of a student nurses' association. The Faculty Advisor Evaluation Questionnaire was used for data collection via online survey.
RESULTS: With 106 respondents, results demonstrated high levels of student-perceived effectiveness of the advising session, advocacy/accountability, faculty advisor knowledge, and availability. The majority of nursing students reported that face-to-face advising (58.5 percent, n = 62) was the most helpful method.
CONCLUSION: This study is one of the first to examine nursing students' perceptions of faculty advising. As nursing faculty implement online methods of advising, it is important to evaluate the evidence.