BSN Educational Needs Assessment

This survey is intended for RN-BSNs. If you have a different educational background, please exit this survey and select the appropriate survey on the Nursing home page.

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1. How many years have you been in practice?

How many years have you been in practice?

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2. Please indicate your age.

Please indicate your age.

3. Please indicate the area that best describes your place of employment:

Please indicate the area that best describes your place of employment: Hospital

Ambulatory care center

Long-term care facility

Self-employed

Rehabilitation center

Physician's office or clinic

Other (please specify)

4. What is your level of interest in a program which would allow you to earn a higher degree?

What is your level of interest in a program which would allow you to earn a higher degree? Very interested

Somewhat interested

Not interested

5. Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program?

Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program? Yes

No

6. Which of the following might be barriers which would impact your decision to enroll in graduate education at this time? (Choose all that apply)

Which of the following might be barriers which would impact your decision to enroll in graduate education at this time? (Choose all that apply) Financial issues

Uncertain about my ability to succeed in a graduate program

Uncertain about my ability to succeed on the GRE or other entrance exam

Work/family time commitment

Other (please specify)

7. If you are interested in such a program, what is your preferred method of teaching/course delivery?

If you are interested in such a program, what is your preferred method of teaching/course delivery? Traditional classroom lecture

Compressed video from remote sites (Live, interactive audio/video classes transmitted from a remote site to a central reception location)

Web-based online courses (Non-clinical courses offered entirely via the Internet)

8. If such a program is offered via compressed video or traditional classroom methods, how far will you be willing to travel to participate in these courses?

If such a program is offered via compressed video or traditional classroom methods, how far will you be willing to travel to participate in these courses? 20-40 miles once or twice weekly

40-60 miles twice weekly

More than 60 miles once or twice weekly

If I have to travel, I cannot enter the program

9. For a web-based online program, the following are required:
-PC which is capable of running Windows XP OR Mac 32 bit 10.2 or 10.3
-Software: MS Office and Internet Explorer
-Internet access: DSL or Cable modem connection with Internet service provider (no dial-up)

Please choose the one that best describes your access for a web-based online program:

For a web-based online program, the following are required: -PC which is capable of running Windows XP OR Mac 32 bit 10.2 or 10.3 -Software: MS Office and Internet Explorer -Internet access: DSL or Cable modem connection with Internet service provider (no dial-up) Please choose the one that best describes your access for a web-based online program: I have the necessary computer requirements

I will be able to acquire the necessary computer requirements

I do not have one or more of the necessary requirements, and will be unable to acquire it

10. Would the availability of financial assistance affect your decision to enter and complete the program?

Would the availability of financial assistance affect your decision to enter and complete the program? Yes

No

11. If enrolled, would you attend on a full-time or part-time basis?

If enrolled, would you attend on a full-time or part-time basis? Full-time

Part-time

12. What type of MSN program are you interested in?

What type of MSN program are you interested in? Nursing Education

Nursing Administration

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Other (please specify)

13. How many years do you anticipate remaining in practice after completion of the MSN?

How many years do you anticipate remaining in practice after completion of the MSN?

14. Do your ultimate career goals include doctoral education?

Do your ultimate career goals include doctoral education? Yes

No

15. What type of doctorate would best meet your needs?

What type of doctorate would best meet your needs? PhD

DNP

16. I would like information about program offerings. My email address is:

I would like information about program offerings. My email address is:

17. My physical address is:

My physical address is: Name:
Address:
Address 2:
City/Town:
State:
ZIP/Postal Code:

Please continue if you are interested in the DNP.

18. Once completing the DNP, which role do you anticipate working in?

Once completing the DNP, which role do you anticipate working in? Advanced Practice

Nursing Education

19. Do you perceive that your employer has an interest and would support your enrollment in a DNP program?

Do you perceive that your employer has an interest and would support your enrollment in a DNP program? Yes

No

Uncertain

Thank you for your participation!

1. Default Section

1. How many years have you been in practice?

2. Please indicate your age.

3. Please indicate the area that best describes your place of employment:

4. What is your level of interest in a program which would allow you to earn a higher degree?

5. Are you currently enrolled in a graduate program?

6. Which of the following might be barriers which would impact your decision to enroll in graduate education at this time? (Choose all that apply)

7. If you are interested in such a program, what is your preferred method of teaching/course delivery?

8. If such a program is offered via compressed video or traditional classroom methods, how far will you be willing to travel to participate in these courses?

10. Would the availability of financial assistance affect your decision to enter and complete the program?

11. If enrolled, would you attend on a full-time or part-time basis?

12. What type of MSN program are you interested in?

13. How many years do you anticipate remaining in practice after completion of the MSN?

14. Do your ultimate career goals include doctoral education?

15. What type of doctorate would best meet your needs?

16. I would like information about program offerings. My email address is:

17. My physical address is:

18. Once completing the DNP, which role do you anticipate working in?

19. Do you perceive that your employer has an interest and would support your enrollment in a DNP program?