National survey of RN-to-BSN programs

The Journal of Nursing Education
Melanie McEwenSusan Krawtz

Abstract

More than 600 RN-to-BSN programs exist in the United States. Little information is available describing many aspects of these programs (e.g., curricula, program length, prerequisites). This study was undertaken to obtain a snapshot of RN-to-BSN education. This review is vital given the rapid growth of these programs and the anticipated increase in number of "completion" students necessary to meet the Institute of Medicine's goal that 80% of RNs be BSN-prepared by 2020. Data were collected and analyzed within general areas, including background information, curriculum, instructional formats, and evaluation. Findings from the survey can be used by educators to evaluate their RN-to-BSN programs and compare them with other programs. Further, evidence of potential weaknesses were identified, and educators are challenged to ensure that encouraging growth, focusing on flexibility, and making programs more user friendly does not result in inferior education. Rather, academic and programmatic rigor must be maintained.

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Apr 24, 2013·Nurse Educator·Karen PenningtonSara Jarrett
Aug 26, 2014·Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing·Melanie McEwenSusan Krawtz
Mar 25, 2015·Journal of Gerontological Nursing·Elena O Siegel, Suzanne Sikma
Sep 18, 2013·The Journal of Nursing Education·Melanie McEwenSusan Krawtz
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