BSN completion barriers, challenges, incentives, and strategies.

نویسندگان

  • Marie T Duffy
  • Mary Ann Friesen
  • Karen Gabel Speroni
  • Diane Swengros
  • Laura A Shanks
  • Pamela A Waiter
  • Michael J Sheridan
چکیده

OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to explore RN perceptions regarding barriers/challenges and incentives/supports for BSN completion and identify recommendations to increase RN BSN completion. BACKGROUND The Institute of Medicine's 2011 The Future of Nursing report recommended the proportion of RNs with a BSN increase to 80% by 2020. METHOD This qualitative study included 41 RNs who participated in 1 of 6 focus groups based on their BSN completion status. RESULTS Primary themes were sacrifices, barriers/challenges, incentives/supports, value, how to begin, and pressure. Primary BSN completion barriers/challenges were work-life balance and economic issues. Incentives/supports identified were financial compensation, assistance from employer and academic institution, and encouragement from family. Institutional strategies recommended for increasing BSN completion rates were improved access to education and financial support facilitated by collaboration between hospitals and academic institutions. CONCLUSIONS Exploring RN barriers/challenges and incentives/supports for BSN completion can lead to implementation of institutional strategies, such as tuition reimbursement and academic collaboration.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of nursing administration

دوره 44 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014