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Increasing RN-BSN enrollments: facilitating articulation through curriculum reform
1Department of Nursing, California State University, Fresno, California, USA.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 25, 2008
Summary
To address the nursing shortage, increasing baccalaureate-prepared nurses (BSN) is vital. Facilitating academic progression through articulation agreements between associate degree (ADN) and BSN programs can boost BSN graduate numbers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- A significant shortage of registered nurses (RNs) necessitates strategies to increase the nursing workforce.
- Most new nursing graduates hold associate degrees in nursing (ADN), but baccalaureate (BSN) prepared nurses are increasingly needed.
- Higher levels of nursing education, specifically BSN, are linked to improved patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current trends in RN-to-BSN curricula in California.
- To identify opportunities for curriculum reform and facilitate articulation between ADN and BSN programs.
- To promote academic progression for registered nurses.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current RN-to-BSN curriculum trends at 13 public 4-year universities in California.
- Assessment of prerequisites, credit transfers, and overall curriculum for ADN to BSN pathways.
- Exploration of strategies to facilitate academic progression.
Main Results:
- Identified trends in existing RN-to-BSN programs.
- Highlighted areas for curriculum enhancement to streamline the transition from ADN to BSN.
- Discussed the importance of collaboration between ADN and BSN nursing educators.
Conclusions:
- Statewide articulation agreements and facilitated academic progression are crucial for increasing BSN graduates.
- Curriculum reform and collaborative efforts between ADN and BSN programs can enhance pathways to BSN education.
- Addressing these factors is essential for improving patient care through a more educated nursing workforce.
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