In Brief:
Accelerated second-degree programs are designed to provide entry into baccalaureate nursing program for people who have achieved a bachelor’s degree in another field. The accelerated second-degree nursing program, Accelerated Entry Level to Nursing program at a small liberal arts college, was considered to be successful, reporting excellent graduation rates and NCLEX pass rates. The program had been in existence for more than 7 years, with highly competitive admissions and high student satisfaction. Prior to redesign and curriculum updates, a quality improvement project was developed to capture quantitative and qualitative information about the graduates.
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