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Differentiated levels of nursing work force demand

C T Kovner1, J Schore

  • 1Division of Nursing, School of Education, New York University, New York 10012, USA.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|July 31, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Registered nurse (RN) experience showed no consistent link to practice, but baccalaureate preparation did. Baccalaureate-prepared RNs may see increased demand due to perceived complex practice capabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Practice
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The relationship between nursing education and practice is complex.
  • Variations in nursing practice exist across different healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on basic nursing education and its relation to practice.
  • To investigate how nursing practice, education, and experience differ across healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on nursing education and practice.
  • Analysis of practice and organizational differences in hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory care.

Main Results:

  • No consistent association found between nursing experience and current practice.

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  • Consistent association identified between baccalaureate preparation and registered nurse (RN) practice level.
  • Baccalaureate-prepared RNs may have more differentiated roles in hospitals compared to other settings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Baccalaureate education is linked to higher-level RN practice.
    • Potential for increased demand for baccalaureate-prepared nurses due to perceived capabilities and cost-saving opportunities for employers.