Evaluation of a toolkit to assist with implementation of the "80/20" recommendation.
OBJECTIVE
This project developed and evaluated a toolkit for use by nurse executives in New York State (NYS) hospitals in implementing the recommendation that 80% of the registered nursing workforce be prepared with a BSN by 2020.


BACKGROUND
While the literature substantiates the link between BSN preparation for RNs and enhanced patient outcomes, few resources exist to assist nurse executives in increasing their proportion of BSN-prepared RNs.


METHODS
Seven NYS nurse executives received the toolkit electronically and evaluated the efficacy of the contents.


RESULTS
Nurse executives found the toolkit beneficial and shared it inside and outside their organizations.


CONCLUSIONS
The toolkit was considered a valuable resource in increasing the proportion of BSN-prepared RNs in these organizations.
Author Affiliation: Department of Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice, Rochester General Hospital, New York.
Donna M
DM
Tydings
D019985:Benchmarking / Q000592:standards*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009518:New York; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling