RN-BSN programs: associate degree and diploma nurses' perceptions of the benefits and barriers to returning to school.
The nursing profession is facing a serious shortage in all areas including BSN completion programs. The purpose of this study was to explore associate degree and diploma nurses' perceptions of the benefits and barriers to RN-BSN programs. In addition, factors that would facilitate degree completion in academia and work environments were examined.
Department of Nursing, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut, USA. delaneyc@wcsu.edu
Colleen
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Delaney
Barbara
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Piscopo
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002322:Career Mobility; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D017748:Time Management; D014481:United States; D016526:Workload