Collaborative Efforts Yielding a Sharp Increase in RN-BSN Enrollment: Benefits, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Abstract

Collaborative efforts with one College of Nursing, University Admissions, and a state hospital yielded a 195% increase in the hospital nurse enrollment in an RN-BS program. Incentives attracting nurses to seek a bachelor's degree, and the project's benefits, challenges, and lessons learned will be shared and discussed.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Roberta Rolland
Taylor J. Solak

Author Details

Roberta Rolland, PhD, RN, FNP, College of Nursing, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA; Taylor J. Solak, BS, RN, CCRN, College of Nursing, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Omicron at-Large

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Collaboration, MAGNET, Student Enrollment

Recommended Citation

Rolland, Roberta and Solak, Taylor J., "Collaborative Efforts Yielding a Sharp Increase in RN-BSN Enrollment: Benefits, Challenges, and Lessons Learned" (2019). Convention. 328.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/328

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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