title: Comparison of demographics, professional outcomes, and career satisfaction in accelerated and traditional baccalaureate nursing graduates.
abstract: This cross-sectional study examined accelerated second-degree (n = 117) and traditional (n = 71) baccalaureate nursing (BSN) graduates from a large, private, urban university in the mid-Atlantic United States regarding demographics, professional outcomes, and career satisfaction using an electronic survey. Results showed a statistically significant difference in two professional development variables: plans to return for an advanced nursing degree and membership in nursing professional organizations. There was no statistically significant difference in career satisfaction between accelerated second-degree and traditional BSN graduates. These findings indicated that both accelerated second-degree and traditional BSN graduates, despite matriculation in different nursing curricular models, have similar professional outcomes and career satisfaction.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: Nancy C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Sharts-Hopko
authors.forename: Anand
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bhattacharya
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002321:Career Choice; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003710:Demography; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D055815:Young Adult