Abstract

The Associate-to-Bachelor's Option fosters the academic progression of Associate degree nursing students. The University and Community College partners to support an increase in the proportion of baccalaureate-prepared nurses. Project goals include multiple pathways to the BSN degree, guided mentorship and support, and decreased existing barriers to seamless academic progression.

Author Details

Laura M. Schenk, MS, RN, Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Harford Community College & Cecil College, Bel Air, Maryland, USA; Elizabeth P. Crusse, MS, MA, RN, CNE, Nursing, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Rho Epsilon

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Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Academic Progression, Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB), Collaborative Practice

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) Option: A Collaborative Practice Model

Washington, DC, USA

The Associate-to-Bachelor's Option fosters the academic progression of Associate degree nursing students. The University and Community College partners to support an increase in the proportion of baccalaureate-prepared nurses. Project goals include multiple pathways to the BSN degree, guided mentorship and support, and decreased existing barriers to seamless academic progression.