A Study on Evaluation of an RN-BSN Program in a Nursing School

Oh, Ka-Sil; Lee, Kyung-Ja; Kim, In-Sook; Kim, Hee-Soon; Oh, Eui-Geum; Lee, Ju

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2008;14(1):38-45.
Published online June 30, 2008.

Oh, Ka-Sil;Lee, Kyung-Ja;Kim, In-Sook;Kim, Hee-Soon;Oh, Eui-Geum;Lee, Ju Hee;

¹College of Nursing, Yonsei University
²College of Nursing, Yonsei University
³College of Nursing, Yonsei University
⁴College of Nursing, Yonsei University
⁵College of Nursing, Yonsei University
⁶College of Nursing, Yonsei University

일 대학의 RN-BSN 교육과정 평가

오가실, 이경자, 김인숙, 김희순, 오의금, 이주희

¹연세대학교 간호대학
²연세대학교 간호대학
³연세대학교 간호대학
⁴연세대학교 간호대학
⁵연세대학교 간호대학
⁶연세대학교 간호대학

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the overall RN-BSN program, current curriculum, and student outcomes in one nursing college. Method: A cross- sectional survey was used for current students (n=152) and graduates (n=54). Three different instruments were used in this study; K-Regis University RN-BSN Program Evaluation Tool, Curriculum Evaluation Tool, and Outcome Evaluation Tool. Result: Results showed that overall the program was satisfying to current students and graduates. However, curriculum evaluation showed that clinical practicum and nursing skill courses were generally unsatisfying, indicating further changes in these areas. Graduates showed higher leadership and professionalism than current students in the outcome evaluation. Conclusion: The current study indicates a need for further studies such as review of the RN-BSN program philosophy and education method, or program evaluation by periods. Additionally, there is a need for a strategic plan to develop the RN-BSN program in the future.

Key Words: Nursing, Education, Evaluation