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A modular time-shortened RN to BSN program
1Division of Nursing, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, USA.
The Journal of the New York State Nurses' Association
|December 1, 1996
Summary
This innovative nursing program offers a 16-month modular pathway for registered nurses (RNs) to earn a baccalaureate degree. The program fosters growth in writing and critical thinking skills through adult learning principles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education for RNs
Background:
- Working nurses with associate degrees or diplomas often seek baccalaureate completion programs.
- Traditional programs may not accommodate the schedules and learning needs of employed nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an innovative 16-month modular baccalaureate nursing program designed for working RNs.
- To evaluate the initial outcomes of this writing-intensive, adult-learning-based program.
Main Methods:
- A 16-month modular curriculum featuring weekly workshops.
- Integration of adult and experiential learning theories.
- Inclusion of a practice-relevant practicum project and a student portfolio.
Main Results:
- The program utilizes a modular, workshop-based format (10 modules, 4 hours/week).
- A practicum project grounded in planned change theory is a core component.
- Early evidence from the first cohort indicates growth in writing and critical thinking skills.
Conclusions:
- This modular baccalaureate program offers a viable and effective pathway for RNs.
- The program's structure supports the development of essential professional skills for registered nurses.