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"Surviving": registered nurses' experiences in a baccalaureate nursing program.

Linda A Ritchie1, Marilyn Evans, Melanie MacNeil

  • 1Brock University. lritchie@brocku.ca

International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
|May 2, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Registered nurses (RNs) in a condensed baccalaureate program experienced a major theme of "surviving," encompassing the quest, struggle, and aftermath of their educational journey.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Higher Education
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Limited research exists on the experiences of registered nurses (RNs) pursuing accelerated baccalaureate degrees.
  • Canadian universities offer 12-month baccalaureate programs to expedite RN preparation.
  • Understanding RNs' perceptions is crucial for program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the educational experiences of RNs in a condensed baccalaureate program.
  • To identify key themes and challenges faced by these students.
  • To inform curriculum design and future research.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, exploratory qualitative study was conducted.
  • Twelve participants (RNs in a baccalaureate program) were interviewed.

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  • Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data.

    • Main Results:

    • A dominant theme of "surviving" emerged from the analysis.
    • Sub-themes included "the quest," "the struggle," and "the aftermath."
    • Participants navigated significant challenges during their condensed program.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings highlight the demanding nature of accelerated nursing programs for returning RNs.
    • Implications exist for nursing curriculum and program development to better support these students.
    • Further research is recommended to explore strategies for enhancing the RN baccalaureate educational experience.