Barriers and Motivating Factors for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to Continue their Nursing Education
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Authors
Diaz, Salvatore
Elwell, Joy
Rigolosi, Rebecca
Proto, Marcia
Issue Date
2023-03-24
Type
Other
Language
en_US
Keywords
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) , Barriers to Continuing Education , Registered Nurses (RNs) in Connecticut
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Abstract
Higher education is essential to help nurses think critically and solve problems. To address patient complexity, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) established a target of 80% Bachelor's prepared nurses by 2020, which has not been fulfilled. We currently have a registered nurse shortage and diversity deficit. The underestimated LPN workforce can bridge the diversity gap and meet the requirement for more BSN-prepared nurses. The first part of this research examined hurdles that impede LPNs from pursuing higher education and determined the driving reasons for attaining an RN licensure. The second part will be to establish a cost-effective LPN to BSN pathways to help LPNs accomplish this objective by fostering a seamless transition. LPNs were not obtaining credit for past courses or experience, expense, and family demands where the top three barriers identified during the review of literature. This study examined Connecticut (CT) LPNs' motivations and barriers to returning to school to get their BSN.
Description
UB Rise 2023
School of Nursing
University of Connecticut, Storrs Center
Note: Salvatore Diaz was an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Bridgeport from 2021-2023.