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Integrating master's-level entry education into an established BS and MS program.

Marianne W Rodgers1, Phyllis F Healy

  • 1College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Maine, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04004-9300, USA.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|September 24, 2002
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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Graduate Nursing Programs

Background:

  • Integrating second-degree students into master's nursing programs presents unique challenges.
  • Previous experience with such programs is limited, necessitating the sharing of best practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share 12 years of lessons learned from implementing a second-degree entry-level master's nursing program.
  • To identify key factors contributing to program success and common barriers encountered.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of a Second Degree Options Program over 12 years.
  • Evaluation of student outcomes, including licensure and certification pass rates, and employment.
  • Identification and categorization of program implementation barriers.

Main Results:

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  • Ninety-five students completed the program; 99% passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on the first attempt.
  • 100% of eligible graduates passed nurse practitioner certification exams, with over 60% employed as nurse practitioners.
  • Key success factors include high admission standards, clear policies, summer study, adult learning principles, and student integration.

Conclusions:

  • The second-degree entry-level master's nursing program demonstrates high student success rates in licensure and certification.
  • Program success is contingent upon robust admission standards, effective academic policies, and proactive barrier management.
  • Overcoming initial faculty and student concerns is crucial for program integration and long-term value.