Educational Advancement of RNs

BSN in Ten Report

BSN in Ten Report

• ONA Board Appointed Members of the of the initial Task Force to 15 member Workgroup to Work on the Action of the 2009 House of Delegates

• Diverse group

• All levels of education to be included

• Hospitals – both urban and rural

BSN in Ten Report

• May 27, 2010 – 1st Meeting (Six Sigma Workout)• Defined Barriers • Potential Solutions - Priorities• Action Plan– Group Assignments

• July 31 – 2nd Meeting• Action Plan – Group Reports

BSN in Ten Report

• Report of Workgroup• ONE Voice - ONE definition• Resources & Research

• Cost of Advancing Education• Accessibility of RN to BSN programs

• Influence Groups• Nursing & Health Care Constituents

i.e. Hospital Association, Physician Groups etc• Lobbyists – Friend or Foe - Sphere of Influence• Public

BSN in Ten Report

Most Important Aspect

Nurses Need

to Have

ONE Voice

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2nd Most Important Aspect

Can’t Do this Alone!

BSN in Ten Report

Need to have PR Experts Assist Us in

Developing & Disseminating our Message to all Constituent Groups

BSN in Ten Report

So how do we get there?

Capital Campaign

BSN in Ten Report

Advance Nursing Campaign•Solicit Funds Through the Foundation - ONF

•Hospitals•Educational Institutions•Individuals

•First Contribution - INTEGRIS Pledge $1,500