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A Literature Review of Research on What Has Become of Accelerated Second-Degree Baccalaureate Nursing Graduates
Joanne Schwartz1, Stephen F Gambescia
1About the Authors Joanne Schwartz, PhD, CRNP, CNE, is an assistant professor of nursing, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stephen F. Gambescia, PhD, MEd, MBA, MHum, MCHES, is a professor of health services administration, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Dr. Gambescia at sfg23@drexel.edu.
Background:
Accelerated second-degree baccalaureate nursing (ASDBN) programs have become popular in the United States as a solution to meet the demand for BSN nurses. The research conducted on ASDBN graduates is limited and focuses on educational experience or early career outcomes, such as NCLEX-RN pass rates or first-year job performance.
Aim:
This research is designed to provide a better understanding of the status of ASDBN graduates two years after completion of the BSN program.
Method:
A literature review was conducted focusing on research into ASDBN graduates beyond their student experiences or early significant career events or outcomes.
Results:
Surprisingly, only two articles met the interest criteria used in this literature review.
Conclusion:
There are clear and significant gaps in areas that examine ASDBN graduates beyond the immediate postgraduation period.
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