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Nursing Shortage Generates Innovative Program Expansion

2008; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 32; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/10668920802394552

1521-0413

Beverly L. Welhan, Ruth A. Benfield,

Nursing education and management

Responding to an impending health crisis due to a national nursing shortage, Montgomery County Community College increased nursing admissions by 50% and graduates by 51% through implementing a Continuous Nursing Program (CNP). Through implementing three 14-week semesters per year, the CNP uses an accelerated timeframe while maintaining a nonaccelerated program design.