University of Kansas Medical Center

A Class ActA Grassroots Campaign for Supporting RN to BSN EducationSonya CurtisMatthew French-BravoMarilyn ParkerPatti West

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Why a BSN mattersComplex patients requiring skilled cliniciansLeadership, teamwork, collaboration, research, health care policy, financing, quality outcomes, systems thinking

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Whats in it for me?Lifelong Learning

Nursing is increasingly technical and complexLearning and knowing is a processContinued learning improves patient care

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Whats in it for me?Lifelong LearningAcademic progressionContinuing competenciesTranslate knowledge into practiceFulfilling the publics trust

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Whats in it for me?Career Flexibility

Specialty practiceInsurance/Legal practicePharmaceutical companiesResearchEducation

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Whats in it for me?Professional Advancement

Employment in Magnet hospitalsClinical LeadershipDepartment & Institution ManagementGraduate SchoolAdvanced Practice

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Where do I start?

RN to BSN Programs Scholarship OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement

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