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Academic advisement and the RN-to-BSN student
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Registered nurse students need academic advising that balances their complex lives. Key support includes clear degree requirements and flexible registration, with advisers being available and firm.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education
- Adult Learning
Background:
- Registered nurse students often juggle employment, family, and academic responsibilities.
- Meeting the unique advisement needs of these students is crucial for their success in baccalaureate programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the essential academic advising functions for registered nurse students.
- To understand the preferences of adult learners in baccalaureate nursing programs regarding academic support.
Main Methods:
- Survey or interview-based study with registered nurse students in baccalaureate programs.
- Analysis of student-identified useful advising functions and preferred interaction styles.
Main Results:
- Academic requirements and registration advice were the most valued advising functions.
- Students demonstrated self-monitoring of their degree progress.
- Adult learners preferred scheduled advisement interviews, emphasizing adviser availability and firmness, alongside requirement flexibility.
Conclusions:
- Academic advising for registered nurse students must accommodate their adult learner characteristics.
- Adviser availability, structured support, and flexible requirements are key to effective advisement for this population.