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Rebecca Wiseman1, Nina M Trocky, Patricia T Travis
1About the Authors Rebecca Wiseman, PhD, RN, is chairperson UMSON at Universities at Shady Grove and associate professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore. Nina M. Trocky, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNE, is associate dean for the baccalaureate program and assistant professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing. Patricia T. Travis, PhD, RN, is senior associate director clinical research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, and co-lead, Maryland Action Coalition. Jane Marie Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, is dean and professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing; director, Interprofessional Education Center; and co-lead, Maryland Action Coalition. For more information, contact Dr. Wiseman at wiseman@son.umaryland.edu.
Maryland is enhancing its nursing workforce through academic progression initiatives, leading to more baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses (RNs) and meeting future healthcare demands.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Maryland faces a projected registered nurse (RN) shortage of over 10,000 by 2025.
- The Maryland Action Coalition aims to meet the Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing recommendation of 80% baccalaureate-educated RNs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the Maryland Action Coalition's academic progression activities.
- To detail strategies for seamless academic progression in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Describing various approaches to seamless academic progression.
- Revising the Maryland articulation model to align with new academic models.
Main Results:
- An increase in Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees awarded.
- Growing employer preference for RNs with baccalaureate degrees.
Conclusions:
- Maryland is establishing a strong foundation for its nursing workforce.
- The state is better positioned to address complex health needs with a well-educated nursing population.
