Abstract

In 2011, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) announced a key initiative to increase the number of registered nurses (RN) at the bedside prepared at the baccalaureate of science in nursing (BSN) level. For decades, the RN entry level into the profession has been debated, often lying dormant during nursing shortages. The profile of today's RN is age 50, has many years of clinical experience, and holds an associate degree in nursing (ADN). Many ADN-prepared nurses are returning to academia to earn their BSN. However, there is little research on how the mature, experienced ADN integrates years of clinical experience with higher education.

This study aimed to derive a general, abstract theory of the social and personal processes associated with professional identity formation of the older, experienced ADN after BSN completion.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28767996; ProQuest document ID: 2633264865. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Constance G. Demmery, PhD, MAN, RN, CCM

Sigma Membership

Lambda Chi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nursing Education, Professional Nursing Identity, Experienced Nurses

Advisor

Marcia J. Derby-Davis

Second Advisor

Holly Madison

Third Advisor

Charlene Desir

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Nova Southeastern University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-01-12

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