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Prior Learning Assessment in Nursing: An Accelerated Pathway to Degree Completion
Shirleatha Lee1, Jill Dapremont
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at the University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing, Memphis, Tennessee. Shirleatha Lee, PhD, RN, CNE, is an associate professor. Jill Dapremont EdD, RN, is an associate professor. For more information, contact Dr. Lee at sntaylr1@memphis.edu.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to identify RN-BSN students' perceived satisfaction with the use of prior learning assessments (PLAs) and to examine graduation rates for students who utilized PLA in comparison to non-PLA users. Students were surveyed to examine satisfaction with PLA use; retrospective data were examined to determine graduation status by PLA option. A high percentage of students perceived PLA as flexible and affordable, and users had significantly higher graduation rates. The PLA option is highly associated with degree completion.
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