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Challenges, changes, and collaboration: evaluation of an accelerated BSN Program.
Diane Stuenkel1, Deborah Nelson, Suzanne Malloy
1School of Nursing, San Jose State University, CA, USA. Diane.Stuenkel@sjsu.edu
Nurse Educator
|February 19, 2011
Summary
This study details an innovative accelerated nursing program for university faculty, hospitals, and foundations. It highlights lessons learned from this unique educational collaboration during economic shifts.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education
- Healthcare Collaboration
Background:
- Urban public universities face challenges in nursing education.
- Economic changes impact healthcare workforce development.
- Innovative program models are needed to address nursing shortages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an accelerated baccalaureate nursing program implemented through a unique university-hospital-foundation collaboration.
- To analyze program structure, student cohorts, and outcomes.
- To identify lessons learned from program implementation in an evolving economic landscape.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between university faculty, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and seven area hospitals.
- Implementation of an accelerated baccalaureate nursing program.
- Description of program cohorts and analysis of select student outcomes.
Main Results:
- The program successfully enrolled diverse student cohorts.
- Initial student outcomes were tracked and analyzed.
- Key challenges and successes of the collaborative model were identified.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative accelerated nursing programs can be effective in addressing workforce needs.
- Flexibility and adaptation are crucial for navigating economic changes in higher education.
- Lessons learned emphasize the importance of strong partnerships in nursing education.
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