Use of Academic Coaches to Promote Student Success in Online Nursing Programs

There are currently over 700 registered nurse (RN)-to-bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) programs in the United States, with at least 600 of these degree offerings provided at least partially online (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2017a). The number of RN-to-BSN programs continues to increase each year; however, there exists a dire shortage of qualified faculty to meet the needs of these students. While the need for nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level continues to grow, faculty shortages across the United States are limiting student capacity (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2017b).
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research