University at Buffalo, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214-3079, USA.
J Prof Nurs. 2011 Jan-Feb;27(1):50-8. doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2010.09.006.
Rapid expansion of second-degree programs as one approach to addressing the nursing shortage by increasing the number of graduates in shorter periods of time prompted the need for program evaluation to identify the outcomes, strengths, and best practices of these programs. This study used both quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry to analyze the responses of 28 of 56 recent graduates of an accelerated baccalaureate program. Respondents rated components of the program from preadmission to graduation on a Likert scale and responded to open-ended questions regarding strengths and weaknesses of the program. Analysis included descriptive statistics for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. The analysis showed a high degree of similarity between the quantitative and qualitative data. Highly rated program components, that is, opportunity for graduate course work and integration with graduate students, clinical skill practice and experiences, variety of teaching methodologies, peer and faculty support, were reflected in the themes of cohort bonding, variety of clinical experiences, and supportive faculty and staff. Outcomes of program satisfaction, National Council Licensure Examination pass rates, successful nursing employment, and graduate school attendance were supported by the data.
快速扩大第二学位课程是解决护理短缺问题的一种方法，目的是在更短的时间内增加毕业生人数，这促使人们需要对这些课程进行项目评估，以确定其成果、优势和最佳实践。本研究采用定量和定性的探究方法，分析了 56 名速成学士学位课程最近毕业生中的 28 人的反应。受访者在李克特量表上对入学前至毕业期间的课程各个部分进行评分，并针对课程的优势和劣势回答开放式问题。分析包括定量数据的描述性统计和定性数据的内容分析。分析结果表明，定量数据和定性数据之间具有高度的相似性。课程的高度评价部分，即研究生课程学习的机会和与研究生的融合、临床技能实践和经验、各种教学方法、同伴和教师的支持，反映在群体凝聚力、各种临床经验以及支持性的教师和员工的主题中。课程满意度、全国执照考试通过率、成功的护理就业和研究生入学的结果都得到了数据的支持。
