Keywords

academic success, accelerated BSN program, learning strategies, motivation, self-esteem

 

Authors

  1. El-Banna, Majeda M. PhD, RN
  2. Tebbenhoff, Billinda DNP, RN, APRN-BC
  3. Whitlow, Malinda DNP, FNP-BC, RN
  4. Wyche, Karen Fraser PhD

Abstract

Students in a second-degree accelerated BSN program experience a rigorous curriculum and fast-paced introduction to the nursing profession. This study examined the relationships among self-esteem, motivation, learning strategies, demographic characteristics, and academic achievement. The results indicated that all of the students had good self-esteem; some demographic characteristics influenced the type of motivation and learning strategies they endorsed but did not influence their current academic performance.