A call for future nurses: School counselors' perceptions of the nursing role: A preliminary study

- Nursing is an optimistic career that many counselors recommend to their students
- Many middle and high school male students do not consider nursing as a health career choice
- Counselors perceive the ADN and BSN degree pathways as confusing and are in need of clarification
- Counselors were not aware of differences between ADN and BSN nurses and quality and safety initiatives redefining workforce
- Counselors need formal collaboration alliances with nursing to provide information about changes in practice and education