title: Integrative review of graduate entry programs in nursing.
abstract: In this integrative review, the authors report on, summarize, and analyze research conducted on non-nurse college graduates enrolled in master's degree programs in nursing in the United States and Canada, leading to preparation for advanced practice nurse roles. This review demonstrated that non-nurse college graduates successfully develop into registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) or certified nurse-midwives (CNMs). What is conspicuously absent in the literature is articulation of the process whereby college graduates become nurses and APRNs or CNMs. Given the expansion of graduate entry programs for non-nurse college graduates, along with the recent clarion call to move advanced practice nursing to the postgraduate level, it is time to examine the process. Understanding the process will help faculty refine pedagogy and curricula to support students' transition from non-nurse to both nurse and APRN or CNM.
authors: Yale University School of Nursing, Graduate Entry Pre-Specialty in Nursing, 100 Church Street South, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, USA. linda.pellico@yale.edu
authors: Linda Honan
authors: LH
authors: Pellico
authors: Eileen
authors: E
authors: Terrill
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: White
authors: Janet
authors: J
authors: Rico
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D003479:Curriculum; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration; D004518:Education, Professional, Retraining; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016730:Program Development; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D014481:United States