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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.