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Melanie McEwen¹, Mary Joe White¹, Bridgette R Pullis²

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Registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program directors identified essential curriculum content. Findings guide the development and revision of RN-BSN programs to meet evolving nursing practice needs.

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Curricular content IOM's 80% by 2020 goal RN-BSN programs

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Curriculum Development

Background:

The number of Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) programs is rapidly increasing in the U.S.
This expansion is partly driven by the Institute of Medicine's recommendation for 80% of nurses to hold a BSN by 2020.
Limited information exists on essential course content for RN-BSN programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify essential content for RN-BSN educational programs as reported by program directors.
To provide a foundation for developing new or revising existing RN-BSN curricula.
To facilitate dialogue among nursing educators regarding essential competencies for BSN-prepared nurses.

Main Methods:

A study was conducted to survey RN-BSN program directors.
The survey aimed to determine perceptions of essential curriculum content.

Main Results:

Program directors reported specific content areas as essential for RN-BSN education.
These findings highlight key areas for curriculum focus.

Conclusions:

The study provides valuable insights into the essential components of RN-BSN programs.
The results can inform curriculum design and enhance the education of BSN-prepared nurses.