Synthesis: the BSN's preparation for practice

Entry-level competencies and successful role transition have become a major concern of employers, who often complain that new graduates (particularly with baccalaureate degrees) lack preparation for staff nursing. To aid in this transition to the workplace, a clinical course has been developed for the last semester of a BS programme that increases students' confidence and ability to function as competent professional nurses and that could be used by other countries as a role model. Below, a description of the "Synthesis in Nursing Practice" course and its benefits to both students and future employers.