title: RN to BSN Transition: A Concept Analysis.
abstract: Over 670,000 ADN- and diploma-prepared nurses will need to complete their BSN degrees to meet the Institute of Medicine's recommendation that at least 80% of registered nurses (RNs) be BSN-prepared by year 2020. Understanding motivators, barriers, and the transition experience for RNs to advance their degree will help educators and nurse leaders understand the importance of a partnership to educate and mentor RNs to pursue a BSN degree.
authors.affiliation: Tracy Phillips, DNP, RN, NE-BC, is Nurse Researcher, Baptist Health Paducah, Kentucky. Jennifer L. Titzer Evans, DNP, RN, is Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Titzer Evans
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002322:Career Mobility; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000191:economics*; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D009726:Nurses; D061214:Patient Safety; D014481:United States