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1Author Affiliation: Deputy Director, National Program Office, American Organization of Nurse Executives, Washington, DC.
The Academic Progression in Nursing (APIN) initiative impacted 9 states, identifying key elements for success. APIN advanced the Institute of Medicine's 80/20 goal for nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) led the Academic Progression in Nursing (APIN) initiative in 2012.
- APIN was funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and involved the Tri-Council of Nursing.
- The initiative aimed to advance nursing education and address the Institute of Medicine's 80/20 goal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the impact of the APIN initiative in 9 grant recipient states.
- To identify essential elements contributing to the success of APIN projects.
- To highlight achievements in the final grant year towards the 80/20 goal.
Main Methods:
- The article reviews the outcomes and strategies of the APIN initiative.
- It analyzes the implementation of APIN grants across nine states.
- Qualitative and quantitative data likely informed the assessment of project success and impact.
Main Results:
- APIN demonstrated a significant impact on nursing education progression in participating states.
- Key factors for successful APIN implementation were identified.
- Progress was made towards the Institute of Medicine's goal of 80% of nurses holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) by 2020.
Conclusions:
- The APIN initiative successfully influenced nursing education pathways and workforce development.
- Collaboration among nursing organizations and sustained funding are crucial for advancing nursing education.
- Continued efforts are needed to achieve the 80/20 BSN goal in the nursing workforce.