1. Experiences of RNs Who Voluntarily Withdraw From Their RN-to-BSN Program.
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Girard SA, Hoeksel R, Vandermause R, and Eddy L
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- Adult, Career Choice, Female, Humans, Life Change Events, Male, Middle Aged, Qualitative Research, Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate, Nurses psychology, Student Dropouts psychology
- Abstract
Background: The number of RN-to-baccalaureate nursing (BSN) programs is increasing; however, nurses continue to voluntarily withdraw at higher rates than expected., Method: 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., Results: 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., Conclusion: 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.]., (Copyright 2017, SLACK Incorporated.)
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- 2017
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