RESUMEN
As the healthcare needs of patients in acute and community settings become increasingly complex, the demand for nurses with baccalaureate and higher degrees will increase. The collaborative efforts of faculty from 1 university and 4 community colleges created a model for increasing the number of BSN graduates in 4 years. The authors describe this collaborative track model that efficiently uses the strengths and resources of both community colleges and a university for preparing baccalaureate degree nurses.
Asunto(s)
Conducta Cooperativa , Graduación en Auxiliar de Enfermería/organización & administración , Bachillerato en Enfermería/organización & administración , Reentrenamiento en Educación Profesional/organización & administración , Relaciones Interinstitucionales , Actitud del Personal de Salud , California , Curriculum , Docentes de Enfermería , Humanos , Modelos Educacionales , Modelos de Enfermería , Evaluación de Necesidades , Investigación en Educación de Enfermería , Proyectos Piloto , Técnicas de Planificación , Desarrollo de Programa , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Facultades de Enfermería/organización & administración , Estudiantes de Enfermería/psicología , Universidades/organización & administraciónRESUMEN
The Global Nursing Exchange is a unique, annual opportunity for a select group of nurses to confer with each other and learn in an unstructured, nonrestrictive forum for free uncensored exchange of ideas. It is an unusual "conference" in that both the structure and process have been designed to encourage spontaneity, creativity, and group sharing. Relaxation and work comingle. Networking, dialog, and inclusiveness are operating themes at all times. Started in 1988 by 9 nurses with a mix of backgrounds and experience, the Global Nursing Exchange has expanded to include international participants. In 2003, over 60 nurses joined in celebrating the 15th year of this group gathering. Examples of outcomes that have resulted from this unique "conferencing" experience are described.