An extension of prior research project: success of transfer from Durham, George Brown, and Georgian, and three university partners (Nipissing, Trent, UOIT)

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University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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2013-07
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Abstract
This project was constructed through three main research foci and a dissemination and sharing phase. Through a robust and highly collaborative relationship among 6 academic institutions involved in providing RPN-to-BScN bridging education, key insights were gained into the performance and behaviours of current students, the characteristics of applicants, the experiences and perceptions of graduates, and the perspectives of employers and community/clinical partners. The six project partners (Durham College, George Brown College, Georgian College, Nipissing University, Trent University, and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology) represent fully 50% of the RPN-to-BScN bridging programs in the province. Phase 1 involved extensive analysis of registrarial data from all 6 project partners. Descriptive statistics are presented, including elements such as age, gender, admission GPA, drop out/stop out and program completion data. Additionally, higher level statistically analysis was conducted to examine the following 3 questions: 1. How does entrance GPA relate to overall cumulative GPA in the program? 2. Is the “bridge term” or “bridge component” GPA an indicator of overall ongoing GPA in the nursing program? 3. Is there a relationship between students’ entrance GPA and whether or not they complete the program...