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1 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Alumni Survey

2 Consent & Instructions Please copy and paste your unique student ID number to ensure accuracy. This number can be found in the inviting you to complete the survey: New Careers in Nursing Alumni Survey We are delighted that you are participating in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) Alumni Survey. This survey explores the post-degree experiences of accelerated and direct-entry nursing program graduates with the goal of informing new developments in the NCIN program. Participation in the New Careers in Nursing Alumni Survey is completely voluntary. You may choose not to answer any questions by selecting or by leaving open-ended questions blank. You may also exit the survey at any time without penalty. All responses to this survey are strictly confidential. The NCIN Alumni Survey is part of the external evaluation of the NCIN program, which is being conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS). Completed surveys are submitted directly to ETS. Your personal information will be removed from the data. Results of this research will only be reported in aggregate form. Your responses will not be used in any way that would allow others to identify you personally or to link your responses with the school or college of nursing that you attended. Thank you for contributing to this research. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the lead researcher, Senior Research Scientist Catherine M. Millett, Ph.D., at (609) or at [Select Yes, I Agree or No, I Refuse to continue.] General Instructions This survey is designed to learn about your educational and employment experiences since earning your nursing degree. We are also interested in your feedback on the preparation you received at [FILL: School or College of Nursing] and by participating in NCIN program activities. The NCIN Alumni Survey will take 20 or fewer minutes to complete, depending on your experiences and comments. You may leave the survey and return to it later. When you want to exit the survey, click SAVE at the bottom of your screen. A custom link for you to resume the survey from where you saved it will pop up. Make sure to keep your new custom survey link so that you will be able to retrieve your responses when you resume the survey later. 1 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

3 Employment 1. What degree in nursing did you earn while participating in the New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) scholarship program? 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Other (please specify): I have not earned my degree yet [GO TO Q61] 2. Please enter the month and year that you graduated from your nursing degree program: 2 Month/Year [January December, ] [If RESPONSE = September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012, or (any month) 2013, then GO TO Q61] [GO TO Q61] Work Experiences 3. Have you accepted a nursing position since completing your nursing degree program? Yes [GO TO Q4] No [GO TO Q9] [GO TO Q9] 1-2 NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. NCIN Alumni Survey

4 Employment 4. We would like to know about the first nursing position you took after your nursing degree program. Please fill in the chart below. 3 Employer Position Title ZIP Code Month Started [January December] Year Started [ ] Month Ended: [January December] Not applicable Year Ended: [ ] Not applicable Setting Hospital (inpatient care) Hospital, other (e.g., outpatient department) Nursing home/extended care facility Nursing education program Public/Community health setting School health Ambulatory care setting (non-hospital) Occupational health (Employee health service) Insurance claims/benefits Planning/Licensing agency setting Other Nursing setting Other Non-nursing setting 3 Newly Licensed RN Surveys, Kovner, C. & Brewer, C. Unpublished instrument. New York: RN Work Project. 3 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

5 Employment Primary unit Intensive care bed unit Step-down, transitional bed unit General/Specialty (e.g., medical, pediatrics, not: intensive care or step-down) Operating room Post anesthesia recovery unit Labor/Delivery room Emergency department Home health care Hospice unit Physician s offce Ambulatory care, non-physician s offce, non-hospital based Outpatient department in a hospital Nursing home Non-clinical nursing setting No specific assigned type of area Other area 5. How many offers did you receive for your first nursing position? 6. Knowing what you know now, if you had to decide all over again whether to take your first nursing position, what would you decide? 4 I would definitely not take the same job I would probably not take the same job I would probably take the same job I would definitely take the same job 4 Quality of Employment Survey, Graham, R.P. & Staines, G.L. (1979). The 1977 Quality of Employment Survey: Ann Arbor, MI: Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. NCIN Alumni Survey

6 Employment 7. Are you still working in your first nursing position? Yes [GO TO Q14] No [GO TO Q8] [GO TO Q9] 8. Why did you leave your first nursing position? Please describe your reasons by selecting all that apply. 5 Personal and/or family reasons I was laid off or fired Accepted a promotion Work was too stressful The pay was poor The fringe benefits were inadequate There was not enough opportunity to get ahead There was little chance to make decisions about my job I was misinformed about my job I was not fairly rewarded Quality work was not possible Too diffcult because of workplace constraints My job lacked enough variety I did not have enough autonomy There was not enough opportunity to learn new skills Lacked peer support Lacked mentor support Poor orientation Poor management Poor physician/rn relationship To get experience in another clinical area Took recruitment incentive to change jobs Wanted student loan forgiveness eligibility Wanted to work at a more prestigious organization (e.g., Magnet hospital) Other (please specify): 5 Newly Licensed RN Surveys, Kovner, C. & Brewer, C. Unpublished instrument. New York: RN Work Project. 5 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

7 Employment 9. Are you currently employed? Yes, in nursing [GO TO Q13] Yes, not in nursing [GO TO Q11-12, then Q15] No [GO TO Q10, then Q16] [GO TO Q16] 10. Which one of the following best represents why you are unemployed? 6 I have not been able to find the type of nursing job that I want No entry-level nursing jobs are available in my geographic area A family or personal situation prevents my employment at this time I have returned to or am remaining in school I don t want to work in nursing at this time Other (please specify): 11. Which one of the following best represents why you are not working in nursing? 7 I have not been able to find the type of nursing job that I want No entry-level nursing jobs are available in my geographic area I don t want to work in nursing at this time Other (please specify): 12. Do you agree or disagree with the statement, I generally look forward to going to work. 8 Disagree Tend to disagree Tend to agree Agree 6-7 Newly Licensed RN Surveys, Kovner, C. & Brewer, C. Unpublished instrument. New York: RN Work Project. 8 NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. NCIN Alumni Survey

8 Employment 13. Please tell us more about your current position by completing the chart below. 9 Employer Position Title ZIP Code Month Started [January December] Year Started [ ] Setting Hospital (inpatient care) Hospital, other (e.g., outpatient department) Nursing home/extended care facility Nursing education program Public/Community health setting School health Ambulatory care setting (non-hospital) Occupational health (Employee health service) Insurance claims/benefits Planning/Licensing agency setting Other Nursing setting Other Non-nursing setting 9 Newly Licensed RN Surveys, Kovner, C. & Brewer, C. Unpublished instrument. New York: RN Work Project. 7 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

9 Employment Primary unit Intensive care bed unit Step-down, transitional bed unit General/Specialty (e.g., medical, pediatrics, not: intensive care or step-down) Operating room Post anesthesia recovery unit Labor/Delivery room Emergency department Home health care Hospice unit Physician s offce Ambulatory care, non-physician s offce, non-hospital based Outpatient department in a hospital Nursing home Non-clinical nursing setting No specific assigned type of area Other area 14. Please read the following statements and select one response per item that best describes your feelings about working as a nurse. 10 Disagree Tend to disagree Tend to agree Agree Prefer Not to Respond I generally look forward to going to work Nursing is a rewarding career Nursing is less satisfying than I thought it would be I think I will continue in nursing for the rest of my working life 15. Do you currently hold more than one job for pay? 11 Yes, my second job requires a nursing license Yes, my second job does not require a nursing license No 10 NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. 11 Newly Licensed RN Surveys, Kovner, C. & Brewer, C. Unpublished instrument. New York: RN Work Project. NCIN Alumni Survey

10 Employment 16. Have you located any of the nursing positions you have held through individuals from your nursing degree program? Yes [GO TO Q17] No [GO TO Q18] Not applicable [GO TO Q18] [GO TO Q18] 17. Is/are the individual(s) affliated with the NCIN program? Yes No Don t know 18. Are you currently seeking a position in nursing? Yes [GO TO Q19] No [GO TO Q20] [GO TO Q20] 19. Briefly, please describe the main reason you are seeking a nursing position. 9 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

11 Post NCIN Education 20. Please tell us about your career aspirations by selecting one choice to complete each item below. Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Don t Know Prefer Not To Respond I aspire to work in health care/nursing administration I aspire to become a nursing faculty member I aspire to become an advanced practice nurse I aspire to work as a staff nurse I aspire to work in clinical research I aspire to become a health care policymaker I aspire to work in public health or international nursing Advanced Education 21. Have you enrolled in a graduate degree program since you completed your nursing degree program? Yes, full time Yes, part time No [GO TO Q24] [GO TO Q23] [GO TO Q22, then Q27] [GO TO Q27] NCIN Alumni Survey

12 Post NCIN Education 22. If you have not pursued any graduate degrees since graduating from your nursing program, please indicate your reasons below. Select all that apply. 12 Personal/family reasons Too busy with work right now Not interested in furthering my education Additional degrees are not necessary for my career goals Salary will not change Want to gain work experience before returning to school Want to pay down student loans before returning to school Unable to afford an additional degree program at this time There are no graduate programs in my area Unable to identify a degree program that is right for me Did not gain admission to the program of my choice Other (please specify): 23. If you are pursuing a graduate degree program on a part-time basis, please indicate your reasons below. Select all that apply. 13 Personal/family reasons Too busy with work right now to attend full-time Want to gain work experience while pursuing graduate degree Fulfilling work requirement from prior nursing degree program Participate in employer tuition remission program Need salary to pay student loans/unable to get additional loans Need fringe benefits for self/family Other (please specify): Newly Licensed RN Surveys, Kovner, C. & Brewer, C. Unpublished instrument. New York: RN Work Project. 11 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

13 Post NCIN Education 24. Please tell us more about the graduate degrees that you have pursued since completing your nursing program by filling in the chart below. If you have pursued more than one graduate degree since your nursing program, please list the first. Institution Name City State Field of Study Actual/Expected Graduation Month [January December] Actual/Expected Graduation Year [ , Later than 2016] Degree Pursued MSN MA MS MPH MBA MSW JD MD DNP PhD EdD Other NCIN Alumni Survey

14 Post NCIN Education 25. Do you have another graduate degree program to add? Yes [GO TO Q26] No [GO TO Q27] 26. Please tell us more about the graduate degrees that you have pursued since completing your nursing program by filling in the chart below. Institution Name City State Field of Study Actual/Expected Graduation Month [January December] Actual/Expected Graduation Year [ , Later than 2016] Degree Pursued MSN MA MS MPH MBA MSW JD MD DNP PhD EdD Other 13 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

15 Post NCIN Education 27. Have you pursued or earned a national specialty certification and/or Nurse Practitioner certification? Yes [GO TO Q28] No [GO TO Q33] [GO TO Q33] 28. What specialty certifications are you pursuing and/or have you earned (e.g., CCRN, CNS, CRNA, CNM, CFNP, CPNP, GNP)? Currently pursuing Earned 29. Do you have another national specialty certification to add? Yes [GO TO Q30] No [GO TO Q33] 30. What specialty certifications are you pursuing and/or have you earned (e.g., CCRN, CNS, CRNA, CNM, CFNP, CPNP, GNP)? Currently pursuing Earned 31. Do you have another national specialty certification to add? Yes [GO TO Q32] No [GO TO Q33] NCIN Alumni Survey

16 Program Experience 32. What specialty certifications are you pursuing and/or have you earned (e.g., CCRN, CNS, CRNA, CNM, CFNP, CPNP, GNP)? Currently pursuing Earned 33. What is the highest degree that you plan to earn? 14 BSN MSN DNP Ph.D. Other (please specify): Your Nursing Degree Program 34. Please rate your preparation for a graduate nursing degree program (e.g., MSN, DNP, Ph.D.) by indicating your agreement with each of the following statements. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Don t Know Prefer Not To Respond My nursing degree program gave me a solid base on which to build advanced clinical skills My nursing degree program prepared me to engage in evidence-based practice My nursing degree program gave me a good understanding of effective teaching practices for nursing education My nursing degree program provided rigorous nursing content knowledge My nursing degree program inspired me to want to help educate future nurses 14 NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. 15 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

17 Program Experience 35. Below are some statements about the culture of [FILL: School of nursing]. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement: My racial/ethnic group s perspectives were often included in my courses Neither Prefer Strongly Strongly Don t Disagree Agree nor Agree Not To Disagree Agree Know Disagree Respond I felt that I was treated fairly there There was too much focus on cultural sensitivity over nursing content Disparaging racial or ethnic remarks were overheard on campus It was easy for me to join a study group 36. Looking back, how satisfied are you with [FILL: School or college of nursing] on each of the following aspects of the academic and student experience? 15 Preparation you received for your nursing career Neither Prefer Very Satisfied Very Dissatisfied Satisfied Not To Dissatisfied nor Satisfied Respond Dissatisfied Quantity of clinical experiences Quality of clinical experiences Socializing with other nursing students outside of class Overall faculty-student relations 37. If you had to do it over, would you enter an accelerated nursing program? 16 Yes No NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. NCIN Alumni Survey

18 Leadership & Mentoring Leadership & Mentoring Experiences 38. Please indicate the leadership development activities that you participated in during your nursing degree program. 17 Did Not Participate Participated Prefer Not To Respond Leadership courses Leadership development seminars Community service opportunities Interdisciplinary coursework or projects Advanced coursework Teaching assistantships Faculty research assistantships Study abroad/international nursing experiences Competitive grants or scholarships National student nursing association Clinical specialty nursing association Campus-based nursing associations 39. What leadership roles have you taken on since completing your nursing degree program? No Yes Prefer Not To Respond Clinical instructor or preceptor Leadership development through your employer (including training in supervision or management) Presenter or reviewer for professional conferences Offcer for professional nursing associations Offcer for local nursing groups (including alumni organizations) Organizer/co-organizer of special events or programs 17 NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. 17 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

19 Leadership & Mentoring 40. How effective were NCIN and your nursing degree program in preparing you to take on leadership roles in the nursing profession? Not effective at all Fairly effective Somewhat effective Effective Very effective 41. While completing your nursing degree program, did you have an individual whom you considered a mentor? 18 Yes [GO TO Q42] No [GO TO Q44] [GO TO Q44] 42. Was your mentor/were any of your mentors assigned through the NCIN program? Yes No Don't know 18 NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. NCIN Alumni Survey

20 Leadership & Mentoring 43. Please rate your satisfaction with your mentor for each of the following mentor roles. Select one choice per item. 19 Mixed - Equally Completely Mostly Mostly Completely Satisfied Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Satisfied and Dissatisfied Prefer Not To Respond Assisted me in setting professional/career goals Suggested courses, training, or work experiences Introduced me to others/assisted with professional networking Promoted development of life skills such as stress management and setting priorities Supported, inspired, and encouraged me Provided listening ear/counsel when needed Continued to support me after graduation Encouraged me to become a mentor to other nurses Encouraged/supported me to pursue advanced degrees 44. Have you served as a formal or informal mentor to subsequent students at [FILL: School or college of nursing]? Yes [GO TO Q45] No [GO TO Q46] [GO TO Q46] 45. In your own words, tell us about the experiences that influenced you to become a mentor. 19 NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. 19 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

21 NCIN Experience New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) Program 46. Have you spoken with prospective employers and/or graduate school faculty about the NCIN program? Yes [GO TO Q47] No [GO TO Q49] [GO TO Q49] 47. How knowledgeable about NCIN are the prospective employers and/or graduate school faculty or staff with whom you have spoken? They have not heard of the NCIN program [GO TO Q49] They have heard about NCIN, but are not familiar with the program They know some of the goals or programmatic aspects of NCIN They are familiar with the goals and programmatic aspects of NCIN [GO TO Q48] [GO TO Q48] [GO TO Q48] [GO TO Q49] 48. Overall, how do the prospective employers and/or graduate school faculty or staff with whom you have spoken view NCIN? They view the NCIN program very negatively They view the NCIN program negatively They are indifferent to the NCIN program They view the NCIN program positively They view the NCIN program very positively NCIN Alumni Survey

22 NCIN Experience 49. If your school offered these workshops or services to help you secure employment, which ones would you be likely to attend or to use? Prefer Don t No Yes Not To know Respond Alumni networking events Alumni jobs board or listserv Assistance or training in online networking Resume advice or critique Mock interviewing Assistance or training for salary negotiation Career advice for second-degree nurses Continuing education courses or workshops How to ask for letters of recommendation 50. If your school offered these workshops or services to help you pursue graduate studies, which ones would you be likely to attend or to use? Prefer Don t No Yes Not To know Respond How to select a nursing graduate program How to navigate the graduate school application process How to finance a graduate degree GRE test prep resources Admissions essay advice or critique How to ask for letters of recommendation 51. If NCIN were only able to offer two aspects of the NCIN program, which would you propose as being most beneficial? Financial assistance Mentoring activities Leadership development activities Professional development Networking contacts or opportunities Other (please specify): 21 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

23 Finances 52. What suggestions do you have to improve the NCIN program? Financing Your Education 53. Did you take out federal or private student loans during your nursing degree program(s)? Yes [GO TO Q54] No [GO TO Q56] [GO TO Q56] 54. Do you feel that the student loans you took to support your accelerated nursing program were a worthy investment? 20 Yes No Unsure 55. How much did you borrow for your nursing degree program? 21 Less than $5,000 $5,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 or more NCIN Student Surveys, American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Unpublished instrument. NCIN Alumni Survey

24 Finances 56. How much have you borrowed for all degrees that you have pursued? $0 [GO TO Q59] $1 - $5,000 $5,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $60,000 - $69,999 $70, $79,999 $80,000 - $89,999 $90,000 - $99,999 $100,000 or more 57. Are you currently repaying student loans? Yes [GO TO Q58] No [GO TO Q59] [GO TO Q59] 23 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

25 Finances 58. What is the approximate total monthly payment for your student loans? Please include all student loans that you are currently repaying, not just those from your nursing degree program. Less than $100 per month $100 - $199 per month $200 - $299 per month $300 - $399 per month $400 - $499 per month $500 - $599 per month $600 - $699 per month $700 - $799 per month $800 - $899 per month $900 - $999 per month $1,000 or more per month 59. Have you participated in any programs that include a work requirement to help finance your nursing degree program? Yes, I enrolled prior to entering my nursing program [GO TO Q60] Yes, I enrolled during my nursing degree program [GO TO Q60] Yes, I signed up after completing my nursing program [GO TO Q60] No [GO TO Q61] [GO TO Q61] 60. Who sponsors the financial support program(s) that you have participated in? Please select all that apply. Private health care organization/employer Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (HRSA) National Health Service Corps Military/ Veteran s Administration State student loan forgiveness program for nurses Other (please specify): Don t know NCIN Alumni Survey

26 Demographics Demographics 61. Please enter the ZIP Code where you currently reside: 62. Are you able to relocate for career or educational opportunities in nursing? Yes, I am able to relocate I would prefer not to move, but could if necessary It would be very diffcult for me to relocate right now 63. What is your current marital status? Please select one response. Married (or domestic partnership) Divorced or separated Widowed Never married 64. How old are the children who live at home with you? (Include all children who lived with you for a total of 6 months or more during the past 12 months) No children or no children living at home All less than 6 years old All 6 years or older Some less than 6 and some 6 or over 25 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

27 Demographics 65. What degrees have you earned since completing high school? Please select all degrees that you have completed to date. Associate s degree Bachelor s degree Master s degree Law Degree (JD) Medical Doctorate (MD) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Other (please specify): 66. Has either of your parents earned a 4-year college degree? Yes No 67. Roughly, what is your total yearly income from your primary position (including overtime) before taxes and other deductions? $ [GO TO Q68] No income [GO TO Q68] [GO TO Q67a] NCIN Alumni Survey

28 Demographics 67a. Some people are more comfortable providing income information in ranges. Last year, what was your total income from your primary position (including overtime), before taxes and other deductions? Less than $20,000 $20,000 to less than $30,000 $30,000 to less than $40,000 $40,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $75,000 $75,000 to less than $90,000 $90,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 or more Don t know 68. What is the month and year of your birth? Month [January December] Year [ ] 69. What is your gender? Male Female 70. What is your ethnic background? Hispanic or Latino/a Not Hispanic or Latino/a 27 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

29 Demographics 71. Do you consider yourself? Please select all that apply. Black or African American American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian or Asian American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White or Caucasian Other [GO TO PAGE 29: FOLLOW-UP SURVEYS] 72. Are you still enrolled in the nursing degree program for which you received an NCIN scholarship? Yes No [GO TO Q73] [GO TO PAGE 29: FOLLOW-UP SURVEYS] [GO TO PAGE 29: FOLLOW-UP SURVEYS] 73. Please enter the month and year that you expect to graduate from your nursing degree program: Month [January December] Year [2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Later than 2016] 74. What degree in nursing are you earning while participating in the New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) scholarship program? Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Other (Please specify): NCIN Alumni Survey

30 Follow-up Surveys The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing would like to keep in contact with you over the course of your nursing career. We would like to update your information to help us communicate with you in the future. This is important to continue to follow-up with NCIN Scholars to learn about your continuing educational and career achievements. Your First Name Middle Name Last Name Street Address City State ZIP Code Preferred Address Phone Number (please include area code) Next, please provide names, permanent addresses, addresses and phone numbers for two close relatives who will know your whereabouts in the future. This information will only be used to help locate you to request continued participation in the study. It is strictly confidential and will never be reported. Only the researchers conducting the study will have access to this information. First Person s First Name Middle Name Last Name Street Address City State ZIP Code Address Phone Number (please include area code) 29 NCIN Alumni Survey 2013

31 Second Person s First Name Middle Name Last Name Street Address City State ZIP Code Address Phone Number (please include area code) THANK YOU! Thank you again for taking the time to share your post-degree experiences and program reflections in this research. Receiving your feedback provides valuable insights and the capability to assess what NCIN is doing well, and where improvement would better support new nurses like you. You will receive a follow-up early next week containing information to order the gift card of your choice on giftcertificates.com. Stay connected with NCIN on Facebook and check out the BRAND NEW scholar site made exclusively for your use at NCIN Alumni Survey

32 Support for this research is provided by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Copyright 2014 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo and LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners