title: The second-degree accelerated program as an innovative educational strategy: new century, new chapter, new challenge.
abstract: This article discusses one institution's experience with a one-year, accelerated second-degree program and the role such programs play as part of a solution to the current nursing shortage.
authors.affiliation: George Mason University College of Nursing and Health Science, Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Miklancie
authors.forename: Theresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001242:Assertiveness; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D012951:Socialization; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000458:organization & administration; D013997:Time Factors; D014768:Virginia