WCN- RWJF Rural Initiative
This initiative aims to encourage BSN completion for rural nurses, address challenges and barriers, and increase the BSN ratio in rural organizations. It involves establishing baseline data, updating organizational incentives, proposing partnerships with universities, and setting short and long-term goals. The readiness assessment launched in February 2014 indicates the current state of BSN enrollment and certification rates, with incentives and barriers highlighted for further improvement. The partnership with UW-Eau Claire focuses on a BSN completion pilot program with Black River Memorial Hospital to enhance support for student nurses and promote a culture of BSN completion within the organization.
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WCN- RWJF Rural Initiative Mary Beth White Jacobs CEO Black River Memorial Hospital Linda K. Young Dean College of Nursing and Health Sciences University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Purpose Encourage BSN completion for rural nurses Identify challenges and barriers Action planning to address those issue Increase BSN ratio in rural organization
Action Plan 1. Establish baseline data 2. Review and update current organizational incentives 3. Propose partnership with university 4. Set short and long term goals
Rural BSN Advancement Current State Associate to Bachelor degree ratio unknown No financial incentive to pursue degree No differentiation in hiring process or salary Baseline assessment needed
Readiness Assessment Launched February 2014 Current State ADN 57% BSN or higher = 43% Certification =15% Sample Size=76 RNs Enrolled =15% BSN = 7 MSN =4 Likely to enroll in next 2 years =28%
Incentives Personally benefit=Yes 46% Advancement & opportunities Professional marketability Learn to lead, manage, motivate Higher wages Credibility and community leadership Org. Incentives= Yes 52% Tuition assistance 89% Release time 48% On-duty time 20%
Barriers and Solutions Barriers Cost 79% Solutions Modernize tuition reimbursement Allow work time for on-line course work Consider local classrooms Pilot mixed curriculum with UWEC Time commitment 92% and Work release or support 17% Program flexibility
Rural Initiative: Black River Memorial Hospital and UW-Eau Claire, BSN Completion Partnership Pilot Meet admission requirements Decrease number of immersion days in reqN310 and N 480 Provide support resources for students UWEC BSN Completion leadership provide consultation support to assist with a change in culture to support BSN completion within the organization
Budget for Future Grant Request Resource room at BRMH Stipend for 2 full time students and 18 part time Part time BSN Completion Advisor Laptops Software programs Student books
