Accelerated nursing programs: What do we know?
Accelerated nursing programs, also referred to as second-degree programs, are targeted to students who enter with a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field other than nursing. While these programs are rapidly increasing across the United States, a sparse amount of literature pertains to them. This article provides a review of the current literature related to accelerated programs in nursing and suggests areas of inquiry that could be developed to address the need for research in this area.
Cangelosi
Pamela R
PR
College of Nursing and Health Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA. pcangelo@gmu.edu
Whitt
Karen J
KJ
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