Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 14:06:33
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2015
Abstract
Empathy is a cognitive process rather than an emotional and is often learned through life. Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations explains the importance of the nurse having a shared experience with the patient. Empathy is a crucial skill for nursing students to develop because it is shown that nurses showing empathy is directly related to improved patient satisfaction. Empathy levels tend to decrease as students progress throughout nursing school. The purpose of this study is to examine the empathy levels in sophomore baccalaureate nursing students compared to senior baccalaureate nursing students. Using a descriptive comparison design and a cross-sectional survey will allow adequate representation for data collection.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Carrie Scotto
First Reader
Lisa Hart
Second Reader
Carrie Wissmar
Recommended Citation
Woods, Alexandra I. and Malachin, Stephanie, "A Comparison of Empathy in Sophomore and Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 129.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/129