Analysis of Graduates' Perceptions of an Accelerated Bachelor of Science Program in Nursing

Kemsley, Martha; McCausland, Linda L.; Feigenbaum, Janice Cooke; Riegle, Elizabeth

doi:10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.09.006

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“…Four studies reported employment status of graduates after program completion. For ABSN graduates, the employment rate was reported as 87.2% in one study (Schwartz, 2015), and another study (Kemsley, 2011) reported a job placement rate of 98.4% within 8 to 24 months after graduation. Similarly, for AMSN graduates, a job placement rate of 98% within the same time period was reported by both Ezer et al (1991) and Cantlay et al (2017).…”

Section: Absn and Amsn Program Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Two studies reported graduates' overall program satisfaction. In a study by Kemsley et al (2011), 86% of ABSN graduates reported that their program met their expectations and that they would recommend it to others. Shatto et al (2016) also found that all AMSN graduates were satisfied with their program upon graduation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Six studies reported the cumulative GPA of students or graduates on a 4-point scale (Cantlay et al, 2017;Carty et al, 2007;Kaddoura et al, 2017;Moe et al, 2009;Schwartz et al, 2015), and students or graduates of both ABSN and AMSN programs showed good academic performance (GPA ≥ 3.0). Eleven studies reported the NCLEX-RN pass rates of graduates on their first attempt, with the pass rate of ABSN graduates ranging from 85.7% to 100% in nine studies (Aktan et al, 2009;Bentley, 2006;Kaddoura et al, 2017;Kemsley et al, 2011;Mc-Donald, 1995;Moe et al, 2009;Penprase & Harris, 2013;Schwartz et al, 2015). Similarly, the pass rates of AMSN graduates in two studies were 87.5% and 94% (Johnson & Johnson, 2008;Ziehm et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Three ABSN studies and four AMSN studies assessed the clinical competency or preparedness for clinical roles using a self-report approach. In one ABSN study, 82% of graduate respondents reported they felt prepared to begin practice in clinical settings (Kemsley et al, 2011), whereas 30% of graduates in another ABSN study reported feeling unprepared to roletransition (Aktan et al, 2009). McDonald (1995) measured the objective nursing performance of ABSN students with the six-D scale and reported that the ABSN students achieved a higher average score than the TBSN students.…”

Section: Absn and Amsn Program Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Five studies reported professional development related outcomes. ABSN graduates pursuing or enrolled in advanced nursing programs ranged from 18.8% to 43% in four ABSN studies (Aktan et al, 2009;Carty et al, 2007;Kemsley et al, 2011;Schwartz et al, 2015). Professional certificates were reported for 48% in one study (Aktan, 2009) and for 27% of ABSN graduates in another study (Schwartz et al, 2015).…”

Section: Absn and Amsn Program Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Kirkpatrick Model Evaluation of Accelerated Second-Degree Nursing Programs: A Scoping Review

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he nursing shortage has created serious concerns in many countries (Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development [OECD], 2017). A rapidly aging population with complex chronic diseases and new global infectious diseases has exacerbated the demands placed on the nursing workforce in health care systems (Ding et al., 2016;Jan et al., 2018). Well-trained nurses are critical to delivering safe care and maintaining quality outcomes in hospitals. However, the current number of active nurses falls significantly short of demand, and clinically competent nurses are needed now more than ever (OECD, 2017). To address this issue, shorter but upgraded nursing programs have received interest, and accelerated programs for students with bachelor's degrees in other disciplines have gained momentum.In the 1970s, an accelerated baccalaureate nursing (ABSN) program was first introduced in the United States. This fasttracked program allowed students to complete a nursing curricula in approximately half of the time required for traditional baccalaureate nursing (TBSN) programs (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2019). Students who enroll in the ABSN programs tend to be motivated to complete the nursing curriculum with good academic standing and to pass the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN ® ) (Kaddoura et al, 2017;Moe et al., 2009). Nurse managers' evaluations of ABSN graduates (Rafferty & Lindell, 2011) indicated they did not differ from TBSN graduates in clinical competency, and managers valued ABSN graduates' professional socialization and the quality of care they delivered based on their experience in other disciplines.More than 280 ABSN programs currently are offered in the United States after a dramatic proliferation during the past three decades. Three years after the ABSN programs began, an accelerated master of science in nursing (AMSN) program was launched in the United States. The AMSN programs differ from ABSN programs in terms of awarding the master's degree upon completion of the curriculum and having a longer curriculum of 3 years. Students in AMSN programs spend the first year in a prelicensure curriculum taking BSN courses and the last 2 years taking courses at the master's level (AACN, 2019). However, many different models of AMSN programs exist under vary- ABSTRACTBackground: This scoping review examined the outcomes of accelerated second-degree baccalaureate and master of nursing programs using the Kirkpatrick four-level model. Method: A systematic search of four major scientific databases identified 15 articles meeting study inclusion criteria. The articles were assessed for educational outcomes, and extracted data were organized according to the fourlevel Kirkpatrick model consisting of reaction, learning, behavior, and results. Results: Both second-degree baccalaureate and master of nursing program students showed strong academic achievement, high employment rates, and high program satisfaction but reported lack of perceived preparedness for a clinic...

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Section: Absn and Amsn Program Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Absn and Amsn Program Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%