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Returning to school: ten considerations in choosing a BSN program

¹Boston College School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167, USA.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing

|January 1, 1997

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When choosing a baccalaureate nursing program, registered nurses (RNs) should prioritize cost, accreditation, and flexibility. Investigating these ten key factors ensures an informed decision for pursuing higher education in nursing.

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Higher Education Policy

Background:

Selecting an appropriate baccalaureate nursing program is a critical decision for registered nurses (RNs) seeking career advancement.
Numerous factors influence this choice, necessitating a structured approach to evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and prioritize key factors RNs consider when selecting a baccalaureate nursing program.
To provide RNs with a data-driven framework for making informed educational decisions.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to 361 RNs enrolled in ten different baccalaureate nursing programs.
Participants identified and ranked ten crucial factors influencing their program selection.

Main Results:

Cost was identified as the most significant factor by RNs.

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Accreditation and flexibility were ranked as the second and third most important factors, respectively.

RNs' subjective prioritization of these ten factors provides valuable insights into their decision-making process.

Conclusions:

RNs should thoroughly investigate factors such as cost, accreditation, and flexibility before enrolling in a baccalaureate nursing program.
These ten identified factors serve as essential guidelines for assessing program suitability and objectives.
Informed decision-making empowers RNs to effectively invest time, energy, and financial resources in their educational pursuits.