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Associate degree nursing education: challenging premonitions with resourcefulness
Nursing Forum
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Associate degree nursing education remains vital, with most nurses entering practice through these programs. Educators must adapt curricula to prepare graduates for evolving healthcare demands and 21st-century skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Systems
Background:
- Associate degree nursing programs are the primary entry point for registered nurses.
- External pressures in healthcare necessitate changes in nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the perceived threat to associate degree nursing education.
- To propose strategies for adapting associate degree nursing programs to meet contemporary healthcare needs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current trends in healthcare delivery and practice settings.
- Identification of challenges facing associate degree nursing educators.
Main Results:
- Associate degree nursing education is not in decline but requires evolution.
- Educators must equip students with 21st-century competencies.
Conclusions:
- Associate degree nursing programs are crucial for the nursing workforce.
- Adaptation of educational strategies is essential for future nursing practice.