The Integrated Nursing Pathway Susan Bonini RN MSN

The Integrated Nursing Pathway Susan Bonini, RN, MSN Integrated Nursing Pathway Coordinator University of Colorado College of Nursing, Denver

The Pathway was developed to: l Increase number of baccalaureate prepared RNs through improved access for community college students l Collaborate with clinical partners to prepare nurses in quality and safety competencies and emphasize a diverse nursing workforce l Meet increasing demand preference for baccalaureate prepared nurses l Increase number of RNs eligible to complete graduate nursing education, creating pipeline to address nursing faculty shortage

Partnership to meet mutual goals Community Colleges of Aurora and Denver (CCA, CCD) diverse community and outstanding student support services University of Colorado College of Nursing (CU CON) excellence in nursing education Clinical Partners’ commitment through provision of clinical placements 3

Hallmarks of the program Simultaneous admission to both institutions Dual advising Cohort education model Introduction to professional nursing course

Professional Formation Early introduction course: “Pathway to Professional Nursing: Quality Improvement and Safety” ◦ Service Learning project ◦ Exposure to healthcare organization and community leaders ◦ Reflective writing ◦ Presentations ◦ Professional behavior expectations

Outcomes Evaluation Graduation rates, BS degree within expected timeframe, diversity enhancement Focus group evaluation ◦ Strength and impact of dual advising ◦ Cohort support

Cohort Completion Rates Cohort n @ % Completion in Validated Transition time NCLEX Pass Rates I 13 100% II 20 90% 78% III 26 84%

Cohort Demographics at transition Cohort female Caucasian Hispanic African. American Asian/Pacific Islander ELL Native American I 92% 8% 54% 8% 23% 8% 15% II 80% 20% 55% 25% 10% 5% III 88% 12% 73% 12% 0% 12% 15% IV 81% 19% 58% 0% 12% 15% 7% 35% V 86% 14% 59% 22% 0% 14% 22% 63% A 80% 20% 40% 26% 7% 20% 13% 7% First Generation 53%

Focus Group Interview Summary Results �Themes: Transitioning to CON: ↓Stress/anxiety �Better prepared than expected, less intimidating �More familiar with the campus, nursing language �Felt prepared to engage in course content Cohort model �Appreciated being part of a cohort model �Lessened the intimidation of transitioning

Focus Group Interview Summary Results cont. Dual advising �Appreciation for advisors at CCA and CU CON �Advisors helped them feel connected to the program. �Offered great support and guidance Early introduction to professional nursing course �Broadened their knowledge of realities of nursing �Early introduction to quality improvement

Focus Group Interview Summary Results cont. Strengths �Keeping us together as a group �Preparation Areas of needed improvement �Continue to work to ease transition �Integrate the INP cohort into CU CON program to diffuse labeling �Additional faculty support at CCA

References Goode, CJ. , Preheim, GJ. , Bonini, S. , Case, N. , Vander. Meer, J. , Iannelli, G. (2015). The integrated nursing pathway: An innovative collaborative model to increase the proportion of baccalaureateprepared nurses. Nursing Education Perspectives. Retrieved from http: //www. nlnjournal. org/doi/pdf/10. 5480/13 -1253.