Title

RN-BSN completion programs: Equipping nurses for the future

Authors

Authors

N. E. Conner;P. A. Thielemann

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Nurs. Outlook

Keywords

Baccalaureate nursing curriculum; Nursing education; RN-BSN completion; TRANSITIONAL CARE; OLDER-ADULTS; EDUCATION; CURRICULUM; Nursing

Abstract

The Institute of Medicine has outlined important components needed in nursing education to prepare the nursing workforce of the future. Previously published work on RN to BSN education has focused mainly on mode of delivery. The purpose of this paper is to examine RN to BSN program components for the facilitation of academic progression, innovative mechanisms of student engagement, and the curricular components that prepare graduates to meet future nursing challenges. Academic progression factors discussed include those relevant to recruiting RNs to BSN completion programs and factors important to retaining them through graduation. Recommendations for student engagement include the creation of honors programs, ethics teams, and practicum and service learning experiences. Suggestions for curriculum possibilities specifically address meeting the call of the Institute of Medicine report including content in community/public health, informatics, evidence-based practice, ethics, and health policy.

Journal Title

Nursing Outlook

Volume

61

Issue/Number

6

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

458

Last Page

465

WOS Identifier

WOS:000328182500012

ISSN

0029-6554

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