Slide 1. Slide 2. Slide 3. The 3 Year BSN Program. Introduction: Who we are. Demographics. at the Salem Campus. Columbiana County.

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1 Slide 1 at the Salem Campus The 3 Year BSN Program Mary Lou Gemma Ferranto, Ph.D., CNP, RN Lorene Martin, MSN, CNP, RN Karen Zapko, Ph.D., CNS, RN Slide 2 Introduction: Who we are Supporting the Special Needs of our Students Columbiana County Large nontraditional student population 4 year generic program RN to BSN Hybrid program 3 Year BSN Program Mentor Program International Program Slide 3 Demographics Columbiana County 94.4% Caucasian 2.4% African American 1.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian 0.2% Native American. 1.3 % 2 or more races Salem Campus 95.2 % 0.7 % 2.5 % 0.2% 0.2 % 1.2 % U.S. Department of Commerce, (2014).

2 Slide 4 County Education and Income The majority of citizens do/did not attend college 13.9% are without a high school diploma 46.5 High school graduate 18.1% have attended college, 8.6% hold an associate degree, 9.1 % hold a bachelors degree, 3.9% have earned a graduate degree. The annual income for 58% of the population is less than $49,000 and 42% of the individuals live at or below the poverty level. ` U.S. Department of Commerce, (2014). Slide 5 Why develop a 3 year BSN program? To meet the needs of nontraditional students. 73% of undergrad students are nontraditional (AACN, 2005) Provide flexible programming options Allow for increased enrollment Increase baccalaureate graduates from this Appalachian region of Ohio (7.4%) An option for programs converting from ADN to BSN Slide 6 Review of Literature The higher education model in most European countries is to complete undergraduate studies in 3 years. This model has been in effect for years and has been working well in Europe (Cassel, 2002). Stanley and Sandhofer (1997), in their study, found that it was possible to graduate from college in less than four years without difficulty

3 Slide 7 Review of Literature Con t. Firmin and Gilson (2007) studied 24 college students who earned an undergraduate degree in three years. They found that, although students made many sacrifices (including time, sleep, and social life), they were happy with their decision to graduate early. Most felt that their grades were either not affected or were positively affected. Slide 8 Consider non-traditional semesters 7.5 week courses (Fall/Spring/Summer) Summer 12 week semester converted to two 7-week sessions or 14 week semester Slide 9 Program Selection Criteria GPA Science GPA Number of Courses completed Recommendations/ evaluation from faculty Student writing example Purpose/Goals from students Community service Student Interview Student Contract

4 Slide 10 Three Year Program Data Started in 2007 First class of 10 students In six years 65 students admitted 9 males/56 females 30 traditional/35 nontraditional Avg. GPA = (generic = 3.30) Slide 11 Changes GPA lowered to 3.0 Science 2.75 LER requirements changed Community service component added Scoring system Slide 12 Academic Year # of Students Enrolled # of Students # of Three Year NCLEX-RN Pass NCLEX-RN Pass National Successfully Students that Rates Three- Rates Traditional 4 NCLEX-RN Completing the Passed NCLEX- Calendar Year year BSN program Pass Rates Three Year RN on the First BSN Programs at the Salem Program Attempt campus (4 of 5 leaving the 3 year program entered 4 yr. program) % 92% 88.42% % 94% 87.41% % 96% 87.89% % 90% % % pending 86.39% Totals % 93% 88.01%

5 Slide 13 Outcomes of KSU s 3-Year BSN students % NCLEX pass rate Excellent feedback from stakeholders Increased leadership skills/community service Strong ties with faculty Slide 14 Advantages Early entry into workforce and/ or graduate study Financial considerations More efficient use of campus facilities Ease of obtaining clinical sites in the summer Faculty flexibility and availability of overload pay Slide 15 Student-Reported Advantages Better retention of material facilitated by moving from one course directly to another Stronger competence in clinical setting Being excited about graduating 2 semesters early

6 Slide 16 Unanticipated Advantages Students who fail a class can retake it the following semester instead of waiting Students who perform well junior year are able to take summer senior classes and graduate one semester early (in Dec.) Slide 17 Disadvantages Some students report being burned out or exhausted due to lack of breaks from school More difficult to track students Slide 18 QUESTIONS?

7 Slide 19 References American Association of Colleges of Nursing, (2005). Faculty shortages in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs: Scope of the problem and strategies for expanding the supply.washington, DC. Retrieved from, AACN database. Billings, D., & Halstead, J. (2005). Teaching in nursing: A guide for faculty. 2nd Ed. Elsevier Saunders: St. Louis Cassel, S. L. (2002). Commencement address to college graduating students. Education, 123, Slide 20 References Con t Firmin, M.W., & Gilson, K.M. (2007). Driven and no regrets: A qualitative analysis of students earning baccalaureate degrees in three years. Educational Research Quarterly, 31(2), Stanley, J. C., & Sandhofer, L. S. (1997). College graduation before age 19, especially at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University. (Eric Document Reproduction Services No. ED454773). U.S. Department of Commerce, (2014). U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts, Retrieved from, Slide 21 Thank You So Much!!!!!