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. 2021 Nov-Dec;42(6):E100-E102.
doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000834.

An Innovative Model Integrating an Academic-Practice Partnership in an RN-BSN Program

Kathi S Katz  1 , Sandra J Czerwinski, Leslie J Lockett, Jacqueline C Munro, Tiffany S Gwartney, Teresa Gore
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An Innovative Model Integrating an Academic-Practice Partnership in an RN-BSN Program

Kathi S Katz et al. Nurs Educ Perspect. 2021 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Research demonstrates a higher concentration of bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)-prepared registered nurses improves patient care outcomes. To increase the BSN workforce, one academic institution, in collaboration with a practice partner, formed an academic-practice partnership. Strategic actions included the development of the integration model for the RN-BSN program as a framework for program expansion, curricular revision, nurse leader faculty integration, and student clinical placement. Partnership outcomes included the acceptance of all qualified applicants for admission, clinical placement secured for all students, excellent course evaluation ratings for faculty, and development of a sustainable and transferrable model.

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The authors have declared no conflict of interest.

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