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29th Apr, 2009 | Source : American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Inside Scoop on Baccalaureate to Doctoral Programs in Nursing
The changing demands of the nation's complex healthcare environment require
that nurses serving in advanced roles possess the highest level of
scientific knowledge and practice expertise possible. Research from Drs.
Linda Aiken, Christopher Friese, Carole Estabrooks, and others have
established a clear link between increased levels of nursing education and
better patient outcomes.
For nursing students looking to assume leadership positions, a doctorate is
the most appropriate credential. Today’s students can choose from doctoral
programs focused on either research (PhD) or practice (Doctor of Nursing
Practice or DNP). With a growing interest among students in fast-track
Baccalaureate to Doctoral degrees, here are a few points to consider:
Baccalaureate to Doctoral programs provide an efficient pathway to careers
as nurse educators, researchers and leaders for the best and brightest
nursing students.
According to data compiled by the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing (AACN), the first Baccalaureate to Doctoral degree program was
offered in 1995 by the University of Texas Health Science Center – San
Antonio.
The number of Baccalaureate to Doctoral programs has grown steadily over the
last 13 years from 1 program in 1995, to 8 programs in 1999, to 72 programs
today. Eleven additional programs are being planned at schools nationwide.
Typically, top baccalaureate or BSN students are identified prior to
graduation and encouraged to pursue this rigorous program which acculturates
them to research and academic careers.
Strong clinical experiences are embedded throughout the entire 4-5 year
program. These experiences build on the strong foundation students receive
in their BSN programs.
These programs are available to both BSN nurses in practice and as well as
new graduates. The programs are rigorous and full-time study is strongly
recommended
Baccalaureate to Doctoral programs are bringing younger faculty into nursing
which is helping to address the nurse educator shortage and the rapid aging
of the nursing professoriate.
Students considering a BSN to Doctoral program are encouraged to look for
institutions and faculty expertise that matches their academic and research
interest areas.
A complete list of BSN to Doctoral Degree programs is available online at http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/BACDOC.pdf. |
