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. 2024 Sep 19;21(1).
doi: 10.1515/ijnes-2024-0018. eCollection 2024 Jan 1.

Barriers to and facilitators of accelerated BSN students' success: a scoping review with possible strategies for success

Suja P Davis  1 , Catherine Crawford  1 , Louise Fleming  2
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Barriers to and facilitators of accelerated BSN students' success: a scoping review with possible strategies for success

Suja P Davis et al. Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh. .

Abstract

Objectives: This scoping review aims to map the evidence on barriers and facilitators of success with accelerated BSN (ABSN) students with the inclusion of faculty perspectives.

Methods: We followed the scoping review methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute for this review. The databases of CINAHL, PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar were searched.

Results: The search resulted in 39 studies. The identified barriers were: Academic factors, non-academic factors, challenges faced by non-native English-speaking and ethnically diverse students, socialization struggles, and faculty perceptions. The facilitators identified were: Supportive environment and practices, benefits of ABSN program completion, students' background and life experiences, innovative learning strategies and school resources, and faculty perceptions.

Implications for international audience: Given the global nature of the ABSN program now, findings from this scoping review and the strategies for success addressed in discussion will inform ABSN faculty and program managers about helpful strategies to support students' needs.

Keywords: accelerated BSN students; barriers; facilitators; scoping review; strategies for success.

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