Providing Mentorship and Support for ADN-BSN Students Enrolled in a Partnership Model

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Higher Education Policy

Background:

• The Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report recommends increasing baccalaureate-prepared nurses.
• Traditional nursing education pathways can be lengthy and costly.
• The Partnership Model was developed to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness and student experience of the Partnership Model.
• To identify key support factors and stressors within the program.
• To inform improvements for the Partnership Model.

Main Methods:

• A concurrent enrollment program allowed community college students to take university courses.
• A survey was administered to assess student support and stressors.
• Data from 54 respondents were analyzed.

Main Results:

• The Partnership Model facilitated simultaneous completion of associate and baccalaureate nursing degrees.
• Student feedback provided insights into program strengths and areas for improvement.
• The program was found to be a cost-effective educational pathway.

Conclusions:

• The Partnership Model is a viable strategy for increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses.
• Programmatic adjustments based on student feedback can enhance the educational experience.
• This model supports efficient and affordable nursing education.