title: 1-year retention rates and performance ratings: comparing associate degree, baccalaureate, and accelerated baccalaureate degree nurses.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine 1-year retention and managerial performance ratings of newly licensed RNs (NLRNs) according to nursing education program types (associate degree, traditional baccalaureate, and accelerated 2nd degree baccalaureate). Findings revealed retention and performance differences, suggesting the possibility of tradeoffs related to educational program type when selecting NLRNs for open positions.
authors: McAuley School of Nursing, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Michigan 48221, USA. weathesm@udmercy.edu
authors: Suzanne M
authors: SM
authors: Weathers
authors: Edith D Hunt
authors: ED
authors: Raleigh
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D000328:Adult; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000078329:Workforce