Journal article
Experiences of RNs Who Voluntarily Withdraw From Their RN-to-BSN Program
The Journal of nursing education, Vol.56(5), pp.260-265
05/01/2017
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/113716
PMID: 28467553
Abstract
The number of RN-to-baccalaureate nursing (BSN) programs is increasing; however, nurses continue to voluntarily withdraw at higher rates than expected.
A Heideggerian hermeneutic approach was used to interpret the meaning of the experience of RNs, who voluntarily withdraw from their baccalaureate nursing programs. The research aims were to generate a comprehensive understanding of (a) the experiences of RN-to-BSN noncompleters, (b) the meaning noncompleters ascribe to the experience of dropping out, and (c) the interplay between factors that influence dropout decisions.
Two overarching patterns of understanding emerged: Withdrawing as Revisiting Failure, and Withdrawing as Impasse: On One Side of the Divide. The factors that influence whether an RN finishes a baccalaureate nursing program are many, but the effect on dignity and well-being are immeasurable.
Voluntary withdrawal from an RN-to-BSN program leaves nurses professionally place-bound, affecting not only the individual nurse but also the profession. [J Nurs Educ. 2017;56(5):260-265.].
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Details
- Title
- Experiences of RNs Who Voluntarily Withdraw From Their RN-to-BSN Program
- Creators
- Samantha A GirardRenee HoekselRoxanne VandermauseLinda Eddy
- Publication Details
- The Journal of nursing education, Vol.56(5), pp.260-265
- Academic Unit
- Nursing, College of
- Publisher
- United States
- Identifiers
- 99900548229501842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article