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The RN to BSN Transition: A Qualitative Systematic Review
1University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Global Qualitative Nursing Research
|May 3, 2017
Summary
Registered nurses (RNs) pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) face a challenging transition. Current RN to BSN programs do not offer a seamless educational experience for nurses returning to school.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- The majority of registered nurses (RNs) enter practice with an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Recommendations advocate for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as the entry-level degree for practice.
- Over 700 RN to BSN programs exist in the U.S. to facilitate this educational progression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of RNs transitioning to a BSN.
- To develop a conceptual model illustrating the RN to BSN transition process.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative systematic review methodology was employed.
- Included findings from 19 research reports.
- Analyzed the perspectives of approximately 445 RNs.
Main Results:
- The RN to BSN transition is not a seamless process.
- Identified key themes and challenges in the educational journey of RNs.
- A visual model of the transition was created.
Conclusions:
- The current RN to BSN transition requires improvement.
- Findings offer insights for nurses, educators, and healthcare organizations.
- Addresses the need to align educational pathways with professional recommendations.
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