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

Phone: 803.251.6317
Email: hunts@mailbox.sc.edu

University of South Carolina
College of Nursing
1601 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29208

Completed Projects - (1)

Perceived Facilitators and Barriers to Rural Ambulatory Care Practice Among Registered Nurses
Although a quarter of all registered nurses work in ambulatory care settings, little research has addressed the factors associated with their remaining in the profession and current job settings. The study surveyed a sample of rural and urban nurses to ascertain perceived facilitators and barriers to remaining in rural practice.
Research center: Rural and Minority Health Research Center
Topics: Nurses and nurse practitioners, Workforce

A National Survey of RN-to-BSN Programs: Are They Reaching Rural Students?
Journal Article
Rural and Minority 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
Rural and Minority 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
Rural and Minority 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.

RN-to-BSN Programs: Challenges for Rural Nurse Education
Policy Brief
Rural and Minority Health Research Center
Date: 10/2019
To ascertain the status of rural-focused nursing education, we surveyed registered nurse to bachelor of science in nursing (RN-to-BSN) programs. Using an American Association of Colleges of Nursing mailing list, surveys were mailed to all schools with RN-to-BSN programs. This report summarizes responses from the 237 that completed surveys.
Rural Registered Nurses: Educational Preparation, Workplace, and Salary
Policy Brief
Rural and Minority Health Research Center
Date: 10/2019
Using national data from census data from the 2011-2015 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample, this brief looks at the reported education levels and worksites of rural and urban registered nurses.
Perceived Facilitators and Barriers to Rural Nursing Practice
Policy Brief
Rural and Minority Health Research Center
Date: 08/2019
A web-based survey was disseminated to a geographically diverse sample of nurses throughout the U.S. to assess perceived barriers and facilitators to nursing practice; job satisfaction; and self-identified challenges in nursing work environments and patient care. Of particular interest were nurses in ambulatory care practices.