Educational Model to Increase the Number and Diversity of RN to BSN Graduates From a Resource-Limited Rural Community. Issue 4 (July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hawkins, Janice E.; Wiles, Lynn L.; Karlowicz, Karen; Tufts, Kimberly Adams
• Is Part Of: Nurse educator. Volume 43:Issue 4(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-07
• Subjects: diversity -- nursing education -- nursing workforce diversity -- RN-BSN program -- RN students; Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000460
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-3624

Abstract

Abstract : Increasing the number of BSN-prepared nurses at the bedside is directly linked to improved health care outcomes. However, employers are challenged to find enough BSN graduates to meet workforce demands. This article presents an educational model that uses evidence-based practices to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates of RN students in a BSN program (RN-BSN) in a resource limited rural community. This exemplar may equip nurse educators with strategies to adopt in their own communities.