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How do new BSN nurses perceive their nursing education?
1Department of Nursing, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA.
Nursing
|August 22, 2013
Summary
New Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates found their education adequate but desired more clinical practice. Nursing schools should enhance hands-on experience to better prepare graduates for professional practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Practice Transition
Background:
- The relevance of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curricula to contemporary nursing demands is a critical concern.
- Assessing the perceived preparedness of newly graduated BSN nurses is essential for educational and healthcare institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate whether new BSN-prepared nurses found their education relevant to current professional nursing practice demands.
- To identify specific areas of BSN education that may require enhancement for improved graduate readiness.
Main Methods:
- A nonexperimental, descriptive survey research design was employed.
- Data were collected via a researcher-designed mailed survey distributed to recent BSN graduates.
- Participant addresses were sourced from the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
Main Results:
- New BSN graduates generally perceived their academic preparation as adequate for practice transition.
- A significant desire for increased clinical skills practice during nursing school was reported.
- Certain health assessment topics in BSN programs were deemed less relevant for entry-level practice.
Conclusions:
- Inadequate clinical practice opportunities may impact new nurses' confidence in essential skills.
- Healthcare employers should consider this feedback when designing orientation programs for new nurses.
- BSN program curricula planners are encouraged to innovate and expand clinical practice opportunities for students.
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