Prior Learning Assessment in Nursing: An Accelerated Pathway to Degree Completion

Nurs Educ Perspect. 2020 May/Jun;41(3):180-182. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000501.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify RN-BSN students' perceived satisfaction with the use of prior learning assessments (PLAs) and to examine graduation rates for students who utilized PLA in comparison to non-PLA users. Students were surveyed to examine satisfaction with PLA use; retrospective data were examined to determine graduation status by PLA option. A high percentage of students perceived PLA as flexible and affordable, and users had significantly higher graduation rates. The PLA option is highly associated with degree completion.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate*
  • Humans
  • Personal Satisfaction
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Students, Nursing*