Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management
Department
Nursing
College
College of Natural & Health Sciences
Committee Chair
Dr. Shelly Randall, PhD, RN
Second Committee Member
Dr. Shelly Daily, DNP, APRN, CNE
Third Committee Member
Dr. Melissa Darnell, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Program Director
Dr. Jennifer Helms, PhD, RN
Dean of Graduate College
Dr. Sarah Gordon, PhD
Abstract
The significance of seamless academic progression has been emphasized in the nursing profession for more than a decade. A significant amount of research has been conducted on the transition from registered nurse (RN) to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) prepared nurse in order to identify potential barriers to progression: yet a significant literature gap exists for the transition from licensed practical nurse (LPN) to RN. The purpose of this quantitative descriptive study was to identify what perceived barriers practical nursing students and recent practical nursing graduates identify as potentially hindering academic progression to a registered nursing program. Data was collected anonymously using a researcher-developed survey distributed to current students and recent graduates of a practical nursing program. Twenty-nine participants completed the survey. Results indicate that, while many potential barriers to academic progression that exist for RNs transitioning to BSN may also exist for an LPN transitioning to RN, the experience necessitates further research.
Recommended Citation
Snyder, Rebekah B., "A Descriptive Study on the Perceived Barriers to Academic Progression from LPN to RN" (2022). ATU Theses and Dissertations 2021 - Present. 27.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/etds_2021/27
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