California Collaborative Model For Nursing Education: Building A Higher-Educated Nursing Workforce

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Workforce Development
• Academic Progression Models

Background:

• The demand for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)-prepared nurses is increasing nationally and in California.
• Seamless academic progression pathways are crucial for meeting future nursing workforce needs.
• Existing educational models may not adequately support the rapid increase in BSN-prepared nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the California Collaborative Model for Nursing Education (CCMNE) in promoting ADN-BSN academic progression.
• To assess the impact of CCMNE on ADN-BSN completion rates.
• To determine CCMNE's potential to enhance nursing workforce diversity in California.

Main Methods:

• The study focuses on the implementation and outcomes of the CCMNE framework.
• Data on dual enrollment in CCMNE BSN programs among current ADN students were collected.
• Analysis of the model's effect on ADN-BSN completion rates and workforce diversity was performed.

Main Results:

• Six percent of current ADN students in California are dual enrolled in CCMNE BSN programs.
• The CCMNE framework demonstrates a positive effect on ADN-BSN completion rates.
• The model is expected to support an increase in nursing workforce diversity within California.

Conclusions:

• The CCMNE is an effective strategy for promoting seamless ADN-BSN academic progression.
• The collaborative model positively influences nursing education outcomes and workforce diversity.
• CCMNE's flexible framework supports various implementation strategies at multiple levels.