title: A comparison of RN-to-BSN completion graduates to generic BSN graduates: is there a difference?
abstract: This study compares RN-to-BSN completion graduates and generic BSN graduates in frequency of critical nursing activities performed when caring for patients and in degree of commitment to the profession. Results indicate that RN-to-BSN completion graduates perform in a manner similar to generic BSN graduates; however, RN-to-BSN graduates more frequently demonstrated professional commitment such as attending continuing education programs, and furthering their education. These findings support not only the current RN-to-BSN completion education programs but also the value of this cohort to the nursing profession.
authors.affiliation: Department of Administrative Studies in Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago 60612.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Chornick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D011361:Professional Competence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires