Managers' perspectives of new graduates of accelerated nursing programs.

摘要

I am a student in an accelerated nursing program. I strongly agree with the statements made by the focus groups in the article "Managers' Perspectives of New Graduates of Accelerated Nursing Programs: How Do They Compare With Other Graduates?" (Oermann, Poole-Dawkins, Alvarez, Foster, & O'Sullivan, 2010). The focus groups stated that accelerated graduates have more knowledge, maturity, and life experiences than traditional students. In my opinion, these aspects provide a firm foundation to promote professional growth within nursing. Accelerated students tend to learn about life via experience and enter nursing with more direction and purpose. Adult learners who make the sacrifices necessary to return to school are highly driven and goal oriented toward their chosen field.