An education-service partnership: Helping RNs obtain baccalaureate degrees in nursing at their practice sites
Eckhardt J.A.; Froehlich H.
2004
Journal of Nursing Education
3
10.3928/01484834-20041201-04
A partnership between nursing education and practice provides an opportunity for RNs to obtain baccalaureate degrees in their practice settings. The result is a flexible educational option that lowers cost and increases accessibility for students. The college and hospitals cooperate to meet nurses' desire to advance both educationally and professionally. Returning RNs attend liberal arts and nursing classes onsite at hospitals where all courses are taught by college faculty. Many RNs are at a crossroads and need additional education to further their career opportunities and stay abreast within a rapidly changing health care environment. To meet their needs, coursework involves active, cooperative learning processes in a climate where personal esteem is promoted and communication and collaboration are fostered. This approach can expand understanding among all parties so the future can bring new models to meet the needs of returning RNs in baccalaureate nursing programs.
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