Clinical preceptors enhance an online accelerated bachelor's degree to BSN program.

The accelerated online BSN program immerses students into the real world of nursing by presenting all theory courses online and almost all clinical experiences using a preceptor model. A rigorous "boot camp" jump starts the student's clinical learning experience and is followed by a variety of precepted experiences. The authors discuss the collaborative roles, distinctive program characteristics, and overwhelmingly positive outcomes.

Using Second Life to enhance ACCEL an online accelerated nursing BSN program.

To create a presence in Second Life (SL) the university college of nursing (CON) purchased four virtual islands in December 2007. The intent was to enhance distance education with immersion learning experiences for nursing students in SL. The Pollock Alumni House, classrooms, faculty offices, a library, a student welcome center, a public health office, a disaster scenario, a clinic, a hospital, and several patient avatars were created.

Evaluation of a nursing program that supports active learning accelerated online bachelor's to BSN program.

The Wisconsin State Board of Nursing gave approval to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) to admit students to the nation's first Accelerated Online Bachelor's to BSN Program. This program allows qualified students who already have a bachelor's degree to earn a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) within a 12-month time period. Students must have completed all academic prerequisites before the beginning of the program.