AORN Journal
Volume 89, Issue 2 , Pages 335-345, February 2009

Too Old For School? Barriers Nurses Can Overcome When Returning to School

  • Marcia Morgenthaler, RN, BSN, CNOR

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    • Marcia Morgenthaler, RN, BSN, CNOR, is the evening shift charge nurse and orthopedic resource nurse in the OR at Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon, VA.

ABSTRACT 

Nurses may face a number of perceived barriers, such as geographical location, time, and cost, when deciding to return to school for additional education.

Viable solutions to overcome these barriers include distance education, effective time management, and tuition assistance programs. AORN J 89 (February 2009) 335–345. © AORN, Inc, 2009.

Key words:  nurse education , continuing education , advanced degree , perceived barrier , older nurses

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PII: S0001-2092(08)00591-7

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2008.09.004

AORN Journal
Volume 89, Issue 2 , Pages 335-345, February 2009

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