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Rose McCloskey1,2, Lisa Keeping-Burke1,2, Patricia Morris3,4
1Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada.
JBI Evidence Synthesis
|June 10, 2022
Summary
This review synthesizes qualitative studies on practical nurse to registered nurse bridging programs. Understanding student experiences is key to improving support and reducing attrition in these vital nursing education pathways.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Qualitative Research
- Workforce Development
Background:
- Global registered nurse shortages necessitate innovative educational pathways.
- Bridging programs offer practical nurses a faster route to registered nurse licensure by granting credit for prior experience.
- Attrition rates in bridging programs are a significant concern requiring further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically synthesize the qualitative literature on student experiences within post-licensure practical nurse to registered nurse bridging programs.
- To identify specific student needs and required educational support for successful transition to the registered nursing role.
- To inform strategies for enhancing student retention and success in bridging programs.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published and unpublished qualitative studies in English, with no date limitations.
- Comprehensive database searches (CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, ERIC) and gray literature review.
- Data extraction and critical appraisal by two independent reviewers using JBI methodology, with findings synthesized via meta-aggregation.
Main Results:
- The review synthesizes qualitative findings on student experiences in practical nurse to registered nurse bridging programs.
- Meta-aggregation will be used to create comprehensive synthesized findings.
- A ConQual Summary of Findings will be presented to detail the synthesized evidence.
Conclusions:
- Understanding student experiences is crucial for developing effective support systems within bridging programs.
- Addressing identified needs can help mitigate attrition and improve the transition of practical nurses to registered nurses.
- This synthesis will inform educational institutions and policymakers on optimizing bridging program design and student support.
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