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Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|June 8, 2021
Summary
New graduate nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) were compared in a national nurse residency program. The study examined professional development, leadership, and academic progression during their first three years of practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Nurse Residency Programs
Background:
- New graduate nurses face challenges transitioning from academia to practice.
- Lifelong learning is crucial for professional and personal growth in nursing.
- Understanding differences in early career trajectories is vital for supporting nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) nurses.
- To analyze professional development, leadership, and academic progression in the first 3 years of practice.
- To offer strategies for nursing professional development practitioners to support new graduate nurses.
Main Methods:
- A comparative analysis of BSN and ADN nurses.
- Data collected from a multisite national nurse residency program (2015-2019).
- Focus on professional development, leadership, and academic progression.
Main Results:
- Comparison of BSN vs. ADN nurses' early career experiences.
- Identification of trends in professional growth and leadership development.
- Insights into academic progression pathways for new nurses.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comparative analysis of BSN and ADN nurses' early career development.
- Strategies are offered for nursing professional development practitioners.
- The findings support evidence-based practices for new graduate nurse integration and retention.
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