Selina Hunt McKinney, PhD, APRN, P/MHNP-BC

2020

• A National Survey of RN-to-BSN Programs: Are They Reaching Rural Students?
  Journal Article
  University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
  Date: 10/2020
  This study used a national survey of RN-to-BSN programs to better understand their potential role in addressing disparities in BSN-prepared nurses in rural and urban areas. The results are needed to inform policymakers and stakeholders who are responsible for addressing the status and needs of nursing education.
• Factors Associated With Perceived Job Preparedness Among RNs: Results From a National Survey
  Journal Article
  University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
  Date: 05/2020
  This article examines perceived job preparedness by demographic and professional characteristics among practicing registered nurses who completed a national survey. Rural and male nurses felt less prepared for nursing practice and may benefit from tailored educational experiences to improve perceptions of being prepared for the workforce.
• Rural-Urban Differences in Educational Attainment Among Registered Nurses: Implications for Achieving an 80% BSN Workforce
  Journal Article
  University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
  Date: 05/2020
  Our primary objective was to provide updated information on rural-urban differences in educational attainment. We also examined rural-urban differences in employment type, salary, and demographics among registered nurses in different practice settings.