A Literature Review of Research on What Has Become of Accelerated Second-Degree Baccalaureate Nursing Graduates.

Background: Accelerated second-degree baccalaureate nursing (ASDBN) programs have become popular in the United States as a solution to meet the demand for BSN nurses. The research conducted on ASDBN graduates is limited and focuses on educational experience or early career outcomes, such as NCLEX-RN pass rates or first-year job performance.

Aim: This research is designed to provide a better understanding of the status of ASDBN graduates two years after completion of the BSN program.

Comparison of demographics, professional outcomes, and career satisfaction in accelerated and traditional baccalaureate nursing graduates.

This cross-sectional study examined accelerated second-degree (n = 117) and traditional (n = 71) baccalaureate nursing (BSN) graduates from a large, private, urban university in the mid-Atlantic United States regarding demographics, professional outcomes, and career satisfaction using an electronic survey. Results showed a statistically significant difference in two professional development variables: plans to return for an advanced nursing degree and membership in nursing professional organizations. There was no statistically significant difference in career satisfaction between accelerated second-degree and traditional BSN graduates.