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A Stakeholder Evaluation of an RN-to-BSN Academic Progression Program
Mary E Dixon1, Kenneth R White, Ivora Hinton
1Author Affiliations : Former Special Projects Advisor and Chief Nursing Officer (Dr Dixon), UVA Health, Charlottesville, Virginia; Dean and Professor (Dr White), School of Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts; Coordinator, Data Analyses and Interpretation (Dr Hinton), and Professor and Academic Director, Clinical Partnerships (Dr DeGennaro), UVA School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia; Director of DNP Curriculum and Operations and Assistant Professor (Dr Dowling), Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to evaluate programmatic elements supporting BSN attainment by employed nurses holding associate degrees or diplomas, using a stakeholder involvement approach.
Background:
Studies have associated higher percentages of baccalaureate-prepared nurses with improved clinical outcomes. Since 2013, the study organization supported an RN-to-BSN requirement with an academic progression benefit program and achieved an 80% BSN goal by 2021.
Methods:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Framework for Program Evaluation was used. A mixed methods approach was orchestrated by a stakeholder team to explore use and importance of programmatic elements, and motivators and barriers for degree attainment, using an online survey and focus groups.
Results:
Respondents revealed a significant association between BSN degree attainment and financial assistance and perceived importance of financial assistance and educational fairs.
Conclusions:
Validating organizational tactics is important for achieving increased numbers of baccalaureate-prepared nurses and supportive of the cost-effective use of resources.
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