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Christine Salvucci1, Jo Anne Foley2
1Manning College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA.
Abstract:
The need for associate degree nurses to advance their education to replace the nursing workforce will be critical in the next decade. This qualitative descriptive study explored the experiences and challenges of nurses completing their educational journey in a RN-BS program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 20 RN-BS students. Data analysis revealed four themes; pulled in many directions, faculty understanding, resilience and opening doors. The COVID-19 pandemic and the current nursing shortage presented increased challenges not experienced before for these nurses pursuing a bachelor's degree. The importance of faculty support and a caring presence during this time was a significant factor for student success.
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