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There really is a difference: nurses' experiences with transitioning from RNs to BSNs.

Colleen Delaney¹, Barbara Piscopo

¹Department of Nursing, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT, USA.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

|June 2, 2007

Summary

Registered nurses (RNs) completing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs experience enhanced patient care and professional practice. The transition involves varied expectations, challenges, and ultimately, empowerment and improved nursing skills.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Healthcare Professional Development
Qualitative Research

Background:

The transition from Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a critical phase in professional development.
Understanding the lived experiences of nurses during this transition is essential for improving educational programs and support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore and describe the lived experiences of associate degree and diploma nursing graduates transitioning from RN to BSN.
To identify key themes and challenges encountered during the RN to BSN educational journey.

Main Methods:

A phenomenological study design was employed.
In-depth interviews were conducted with twelve nurses holding associate degrees or diplomas who had completed RN to BSN programs.
Thematic analysis was used to identify emergent themes from the interview data.

Main Results:

Eight theme clusters emerged: Varied Expectations, Tentative Beginnings, Cornerstone Courses, Translating Knowledge Into Empowerment, Becoming Assertive Leader and Advocate, Confronting and Conquering Challenges, Envisioning the Whole, and Recreating Everyday Practice.
Participants reported enhanced patient care quality and improved nursing practice post-BSN completion.

Conclusions:

The RN to BSN transition significantly enhances nurses' practice and patient care quality.
Educational programs should address varied expectations and provide support to navigate challenges, fostering empowerment and leadership skills.