Positioning a 5-State Nursing Workforce to Flourish by Advancing Baccalaureate Nursing Education.
Publication Title
Nursing administration quarterly
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2017
Keywords
Alaska; California; Curriculum; Education, Nursing; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; Humans; Models, Educational; Montana; Nursing Evaluation Research; Oregon; Program Development; Washington
Abstract
This article summarizes experience and outcomes for a large, faith-based health system on a journey to ensure that its nearly 29 000-person nurse workforce has the foundational academic preparation to deliver superior, compassionate, and future-focused nursing care. The health system's bachelor of science in nursing completion strategy is summarized, including (a) programmatic structure, (b) curriculum themes, (c) participant experience, and (d) outcomes. Executive leadership's commitment and engagement are highlighted.
Specialty/Research Institute
Nursing
