ABSTRACTThis paper discusses research on the role of nursing education in preparing students for rural practice. The purpose of the research was to learn how education programs respond to unique features of rural nursing. Results from a two‐phase nationwide survey of 275 baccalaureate nursing programs are presented. The first phase identified programs offering a rural track, the second phase was a follow‐up survey to the deans and faculty of rural‐oriented programs. These findings indicate educators recognize that rural nursing differs from urban nursing because of cultural and demographic features, as well as technical and economic characteristics. Most educators believe their role should include developing student interest in rural practice. Recommendations from the findings are pres
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