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Enhancing Data Collection for RN Workforce in Kansas

Enhancing Data Collection for RN Workforce in Kansas. Qiuhua Shen, PhD, RN Jill Peltzer, PhD, APRN, RN School of Nursing University of Kansas. Background. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) landmark report, Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health

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Enhancing Data Collection for RN Workforce in Kansas

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  1. Enhancing Data Collection for RN Workforce in Kansas Qiuhua Shen, PhD, RN Jill Peltzer, PhD, APRN, RN School of Nursing University of Kansas

  2. Background • The Institute of Medicine (IOM) landmark report, Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health • Increase the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020 • Double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020 • Build an infrastructure for the collection and analysis of interprofessional health care workforce data • Ensure that comprehensive data regarding nursing workforce are timely and publicly accessible

  3. Kansas Acute Care Hospital RN Workforce Survey • The Registered Nurses (RNs) Workforce Survey was sent to 139 Acute Care Hospitals’ administrators across Kansas • Aggregated organizational data on Kansas RN workforce: • diversity (age, gender, race/ethnicity, and military status) • Educational preparation • Hospital BSN hiring policy • 51 hospitals responses with a response rate of 36.7%

  4. The Characteristics of Kansas Acute Care Hospitals Based on Number of RNs

  5. Demographics of RNs in Kansas Acute Care Hospitals Age of RNs (n = 8694) Gender of RNs (n = 8680) Race/Ethnicity of RNs (n = 8460)

  6. Educational Level of RNs in Kansas Acute Care Hospitals 59.7% 40.3%

  7. Kansas Health Department RN Workforce Survey • The Registered Nurses (RNs) Workforce Survey was sent to 105 county health departments across Kansas • Aggregated organizational data • 49 responses with a response rate of 46.7%

  8. The Characteristics of Kansas Health Department Based on Number of RNs

  9. Demographics of RNs in Kansas Health Departments Age of RNs (n = 201) Gender of RNs (n = 200) Race/Ethnicity of RNs (n = 201)

  10. Educational Level of RNs in Kansas Health Departments 51.6% 48.4%

  11. In Comparison with KSBN Annual Report 2012 Age Gender

  12. Race/Ethnicity

  13. Kansas RN-BSN Programs Survey • The survey was sent to 14 programs in Kansas and all 14 responses were received for a 100% response rate. • Aggregated data on the characteristics of students enrolled in Kansas RN-BSN programs • 3 programs are under revision with no students currently enrolled

  14. Enrollment and Graduation • Enrollment: 939 students enrolled in the 11 Kansas RN-BSN programs as of February 28, 2013. • Graduation: 269 students graduated from the 11 programs in 2012.

  15. Demographics of Students in Kansas RN-BSN Programs Age of RN-BSN Students (n = 693) Gender of RN-BSN Students (n = 939) Race/Ethnicity of RN-BSN Students (n = 910)

  16. Limitations • Relatively low response rate (36.7%, 46.7%) • Aggregated organizational data • A comprehensive and sustainable data collection mechanism is needed.

  17. What’s Next? • Kansas RNs Survey • Purpose: To gather data on Kansas RNs concerning their educational preparation and diversity • KSBN Licensure Renewal Process • Purpose: To increase collection of workforce data

  18. Obtaining RN Workforce Data & Educational Level at Time of RN License Renewal through the Kansas State Board of Nursing Proposal to Present to the Education Committee, Kansas State Board of Nursing

  19. Purpose • To gather data on supply of nursing workforce and current educational levels from all Kansas Registered Nurses (RN) through licensure renewal by adding additional required questions.

  20. Background • Multiple organizations recommend that nursing workforce data are current and publicly accessible • In Kansas, a central mechanism to collect complete data about the nursing workforce is lacking • National Nursing Workforce Minimum Workforce Dataset • Demand • Education • Supply

  21. Impact • With comprehensive data on nursing workforce, specific initiatives and effective strategies can be developed to assist Kansas nurses advance their education. • The ultimate outcome is to enhance the quality of healthcare received by all Kansans.

  22. Minimum Workforce Dataset: Supply Questions • What is your highest level of education? • What is your employment status? (Mark all that apply) • If unemployed, please indicate the reasons. • In how many positions are you currently employed as a nurse? • How many hours do you work during a typical week in all your nursing positions? • Please indicate the state and zip code of your primary employer. • Please identify the type of setting that most closely corresponds to your nursing practice position. • Please identify the position title that most closely corresponds to your nursing practice position. • Please identify the employment specialty that most closely corresponds to your nursing practice position.

  23. Impressions of Academic Progression • Qualitative Research Study • RNs • Administrators • Faculty

  24. Discussion

  25. KSBN Proposal Feedback • Please email any feedback or questions you have about the KSBN proposal to • QiuhuaShen: qshen@kumc.edu • And/or • Jill Peltzer: jpeltzer2@kumc.edu

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