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Barriers Impacting Lpns Academic Progression, M Dianne Nauer
Barriers Impacting Lpns Academic Progression, M Dianne Nauer
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Abstract
Barriers Impacting LPNs’ Academic Progression
M. Dianne Nauer
Chair of the Supervisory Committee:
Sharon Fought, Ph.D., RN
Nursing and Healthcare Leadership
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) desiring to academically progress in the profession of nursing face specific barriers as reported in the literature. LPNs are licensed nurses, but when trying to advance to registered nurse (RN) or earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), find that their experiences as nurses is not credited academically. The barriers reported by Washington State LPNs included the need to continue working, making traditional full-time class schedules a significant or extreme barrier. Cost and …