title: Second-degree, entry-into-practice master's of nursing program: lessons learned.
abstract: The accelerated, second-degree option, entry-into-practice master's of nursing degree poses a unique educational opportunity to place more highly qualified nurses at the bedside. The authors discuss one school of nursing's program and lessons learned after reviewing data collected on program implementation over a 3-year period.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Program, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233, USA. susan_johnson@mail.msj.edu
authors.forename: Susan A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Lawrence J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Johnson