| 英文摘要 |
Background: The sources of students admitted through multiple pathways into four-year technical programs are highly diverse. There are significant differences in the educational backgrounds of students admitted through different channels. This raises questions about whether there are differences in learning outcomes, licensure pass rates, and job satisfaction after entering the workforce. Objective: To explore the relationship between the basic attributes of students admitted through multiple pathways into four-year technical programs, their academic performance, licensure pass rates, and job satisfaction within one year of entering the workforce. Method: The data for this study was sourced from the Institutional Research Center database, focusing on students admitted to the Nursing Department in the 2015 academic year, with a valid sample size of 529 students. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 28.0, with statistical methods including descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, independent samples t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. Results: There were no significant differences in graduation rates, dropout rates, or delayed graduation rates among the different admission pathways (p > .05). However, the licensure pass rate was significantly higher for students admitted through the application process, while students admitted through the special skills and United Entrance Examination pathways had significantly higher rates of not passing the licensure exam (p < .0001). Gender also showed a significant difference in licensure pass rates, with females having a higher pass rate than males (p < .05). After entering the workforce, there were no significant differences in job satisfaction across the different admission pathways (p > .05). Conclusion: While no significant differences were observed in graduation, dropout, or delayed graduation rates across admission pathways, the higher licensure pass rate among students admitted through the application process suggests that expanding applicant admissions could be beneficial. Enhanced support and licensure exam preparation are recommended for students admitted through the special skills and United Entrance Examination pathways, as well as for male students. |