title: Accelerated second-degree program evaluation at graduation and 1 year later.
abstract: For an individual with a prior bachelor's degree, the accelerated second-degree program offers the quickest route to becoming a registered nurse. But does this quick route lead to satisfaction with the educational experience and perceived effectiveness of preparation to be a professional nurse? The author reports the findings of a study of student satisfaction with an accelerated program of study and the perceived effectiveness of preparation for work as a professional nurse.
authors.affiliation: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA. draines@fau.edu
authors.forename: Deborah A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Raines
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D015397:Program Evaluation; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*