Keywords

Accelerated Second-Degree, ASDBN, Baccalaureate Nursing Education, Nurse Retention, Nursing Shortage, Nursing Workforce

 

Authors

  1. Schwartz, Joanne
  2. Gambescia, Stephen F.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Accelerated second-degree baccalaureate nursing (ASDBN) programs have become popular in the United States as a solution to meet the demand for BSN nurses. The research conducted on ASDBN graduates is limited and focuses on educational experience or early career outcomes, such as NCLEX-RN pass rates or first-year job performance.

 

AIM: This research is designed to provide a better understanding of the status of ASDBN graduates two years after completion of the BSN program.

 

METHOD: A literature review was conducted focusing on research into ASDBN graduates beyond their student experiences or early significant career events or outcomes.

 

RESULTS: Surprisingly, only two articles met the interest criteria used in this literature review.

 

CONCLUSION: There are clear and significant gaps in areas that examine ASDBN graduates beyond the immediate postgraduation period.