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Systematic Review: Bridging the Gap in RPN-to-RN Transitions.

Grace Suva1, Shelley Sager2, Elaine Santa Mina3

  • 1Program Manager, International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines Centre (IaBPG), Registered Association of Ontario (RNAO), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
|June 17, 2015
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Successful transitions for registered practical nurses (RPNs) to registered nurse (RN) roles in bridging programs depend on personal, community, and social factors. Key supports can enhance student success, but more research is needed for best practices.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Role Transition
  • Bridging Programs

Background:

  • Registered practical nurses (RPNs) often pursue baccalaureate degrees (BScN) for registered nurse (RN) licensure.
  • RPN-to-RN bridging programs facilitate this educational and professional advancement.
  • Understanding transition experiences is crucial for supporting nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on successful education and professional role transitions for RPNs in BScN programs.
  • To identify factors influencing the RPN-to-RN transition through bridging programs.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 39 papers published between 1995 and 2014.
  • Thematic analysis of studies on RPN to RN designation changes via bridging programs.
Keywords:
BScNMeleis transition modelRPNbridging programsystematic review

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  • Utilized Meleis, Sawyer, Im, Hilfinger Messias, and Schumacher's transition model.

    • Main Results:

    • Personal, community, and social conditions impact successful transitions.
    • Factors include preparation for entry, program enrollment, and postgraduate clinical integration.
    • Facilitators and barriers to transition were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Targeted transition supports can improve student success in bridging programs.
    • Further research is needed to optimize best practices for RPN-to-RN transitions.
    • Identifying facilitators and barriers informs future educational strategies.