title: Synthesis: the BSN's preparation for practice.
abstract: Entry-level competencies and successful role transition have become a major concern of employers, who often complain that new graduates (particularly with baccalaureate degrees) lack preparation for staff nursing. To aid in this transition to the workplace, a clinical course has been developed for the last semester of a BS programme that increases students' confidence and ability to function as competent professional nurses and that could be used by other countries as a role model. Below, a description of the "Synthesis in Nursing Practice" course and its benefits to both students and future employers.
authors.affiliation: Texas Woman's University, Dallas.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Byrd
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Anema
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods