title: A dual degree model for associate and baccalaureate nursing education.
abstract: The dual degree model shared by an associate degree and baccalaureate nursing program allows dual enrollment in both programs and the completion of the baccalaureate nursing degree in four academic years with summer enrollment. This model outlines a dual course of study that strengthens associate degree nursing course work with important general education and nursing foundational courses.
authors.affiliation: University of Memphis Loewenberg School of Nursing, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: L Antoinette
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Bargagliotti
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: West-Sands
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burchum
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Selbe
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D003479:Curriculum; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D017145:Models, Educational; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D013714:Tennessee