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RN to BSN education: what do RNs think?

Jennifer Lillibridge1, Sherry D Fox

  • 1School of Nursing, California State University-Chico, 400 W. First Street, Chico, CA 95929, USA. jlillibridge@csuchico.edu

Nurse Educator
|February 3, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Registered nurses (RNs) pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) found degree completion positively impacted their personal and professional lives, despite initial doubts about the value of further education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Development
  • Registered Nurse Professional Advancement

Background:

  • Healthcare employers increasingly desire registered nurses (RNs) with baccalaureate degrees.
  • Barriers exist for practicing RNs seeking to return to school for higher education.
  • Understanding RNs' experiences in part-time baccalaureate programs is crucial for educational institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a part-time, on-campus baccalaureate program for registered nurses.
  • To explore the perceptions of RNs who completed the program regarding its impact.
  • To identify implications for RN to BSN program design and recruitment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative program evaluation methodology.
  • Study involved 6 registered nurses who completed an on-campus, part-time baccalaureate program.

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  • Data collection focused on participants' perceptions of their educational journey and its outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants initially questioned the value of pursuing further education.
    • Completion of the baccalaureate degree had a significant positive impact on participants' personal lives.
    • Degree attainment positively influenced participants' professional development and career trajectories.

    Conclusions:

    • Part-time, on-campus baccalaureate programs can be successfully completed by working RNs.
    • The positive personal and professional outcomes suggest value in RN to BSN education.
    • Findings offer insights for improving program design and enhancing recruitment efforts for RNs seeking BSN degrees.