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1About the Author Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew, PhD, RN, CNE, is a clinical professor and director, RN-BSN Program, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina. The author acknowledges the support and commitment to students of the many faculty who have taught RN-BSN programs over the years. For more information, contact her at jkdebrew@uncg.edu.
Abstract:
Although nurses entering RN-BSN programs often perceive that earning the BSN will be of little benefit, upon completion, they do believe they have made professional gains, demonstrating that they have experienced a change in perspective. Mezirow's theory of perspective transformation can guide educators to develop learning activities that allow RN-BSN students to find meaning in the BSN degree while enrolled in a program, rather than after the program has been completed. Examples of learning activities and student reflections are provided.
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