Advancing Education: Development of Dual Enrollment Programs at the Graduate Level Carolyn Hart, Ph.D., RN, CNE Program Director, Department of Nursing Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA

Objectives Learner Objective 1. Identify the process for developing inter-institutional agreements that will facilitate progression of nurses through a doctoral program Learner Objective 2. Describe the use of inter-institutional agreements to add an educational background to the DNP curriculu m

Background and Significance DOCTORAL EDUCATION ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE DOCTORALLY PREPARED FACULTY

Student Role Personal Life Work demands Family responsibilities Financial obligations Have experience Goal and career oriented Nursing Education

Experiences Finances Time constraints Local opportunities Solutions Barriers to Persistence

Curriculum Changes in Approach Provide opportunities Advancing Education

DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT DUAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS DUAL CREDIT AGREEMENT PARTNERSHIP Terminology

Individual Student motivation Invested in future Less attrition One application process Expectation of progression Institutions Unfamiliarity Student may not see progression as personally advantageous Multiple application points Dual Credit Articulation ? ?

Blending Programs CURRICULUM CULTURE OF OPPORTUNITY MENTORING

RECEIVING INSTITUTION Pool of applicants Rural nurses Attrition is less likely Source of potential funding Attractive option Meet needs of community Professional growth Less resources ORIGINATING INSTITUTION Benefits of Blending

Plan Identify potential partners Identify commonalities across programs Streamline application and acceptance process Address details

Plan MSNDNPPhD

Potential Partners

Identifying Commonalities Eliminate duplicate courses MSN to Doctorate Rigor Research

Streamline Applications.....

Address Details Contact Autonomy Marketing Clinical Evaluation

Creating a Culture of Opportunity