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Factors Impacting BSN Degrees in Community Colleges in Illinois and Exploring Community Colleges to Address Nursing Education Reform : = A Mixed Methods Study.

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Title/Author:	Factors Impacting BSN Degrees in Community Colleges in Illinois and Exploring Community Colleges to Address Nursing Education Reform :/
Reminder of title:	A Mixed Methods Study.
Author:	Reynolds, Lovelle R.
Description:	1 online resource (201 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-11, Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International85-11B.
Subject:	Curriculum development. -
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ISBN:	9798382768519

Factors Impacting BSN Degrees in Community Colleges in Illinois and Exploring Community Colleges to Address Nursing Education Reform : = A Mixed Methods Study.
Reynolds, Lovelle R.

Factors Impacting BSN Degrees in Community Colleges in Illinois and Exploring Community Colleges to Address Nursing Education Reform :A Mixed Methods Study. - 1 online resource (201 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 85-11, Section: B.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--DePaul University, 2024.

Includes bibliographical references

This dissertation investigates the implementation of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs in Illinois community colleges, focusing on Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) faculty perceptions. Utilizing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the study first conducted a survey among full-time ADN faculty across Illinois community colleges to assess their support for BSN program offerings. An overwhelming 85% of respondents supported or strongly supported this offering, recognizing the potential benefits for meeting the complex demands of modern healthcare roles. Following the survey, in-depth interviews with volunteered faculty members provided deeper insight into the implementation challenges. These challenges included the need for resources in academic infrastructure, increased faculty responsibilities, and institutional wide curriculum development and continuous improvement to meet educational requirements. These factors were seen as potential obstacles to the effective and sustainable offering of BSN programs in community colleges in Illinois. The study highlights a dual perspective: broad quantitative support for BSN integration contrasted with qualitative concerns about practical and institutional barriers. It advocates for comprehensive strategies that address both faculty aspirations and apprehensions, suggesting that successful BSN program implementation requires not only institutional readiness but also supportive legislative actions. These actions would foster an environment conducive to educational advancement and professional development in nursing. By proposing that educational reforms align with legislative support, the study underscores the role of community colleges in enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through improved nursing education. It emphasizes a balanced approach that integrates educational and policy-level interventions, positioning community colleges as key players in advancing nursing education and meeting broader healthcare needs.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2024

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9798382768519Subjects--Topical Terms:

1148494
Curriculum development.
Subjects--Index Terms:

Nursing educationIndex Terms--Genre/Form:

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Electronic books.

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