Examining the Beliefs of Skilled Nursing Facility Directors of Nursing Regarding BSN Completion and the Impact of Nurse Leader Education on Patient Outcomes

Research suggests that acute care patients cared for by baccalaureate-educated nurses have better outcomes. Directors of nursing (DONs) in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have lower rates of baccalaureate attainment than acute care nurses for unclear reasons. To understand the interest in advancin