This document outlines factors that predict success for students in RN to BSN programs. It identifies basic skills needed like reading, writing, and technology skills. Personal factors are important, such as time management, motivation, and learning style. The document instructs students to create a personal learning plan by assessing their strengths and weaknesses in these areas, setting objectives to improve, and developing a study plan with their advisor. Students are given examples of objectives like attending a library orientation or creating a calendar to manage their time.

1. MAKING A
PLAN FOR
SUCCESS
RN to BSN
Program

2. BASIC SKILLS ON PROGRAM
ENTRY
Reading Ability
Writing Skills
Oral Communication Skills
Technological Computer
Competence
Internet Savvy

3. Higher Education Nursing
Program Predictors of Success
 Demographics/Background Information
 Off-campus Support
 University Services
 Basic Skills on Program Entry
 Personal Factors
 Time management/Multiple Roles
 Expectations

4. PERSONAL FACTORS
 Locus of Control
 Learning Style
 Interpersonal Relationship Skills
 Leadership
 Hardiness: control,challenge,
commitment
 Lifestyle

5. Success Predictors in Programs
Using Asynchronous Technology
 Intrinsic Motivation
 Self-Direction
 Student Role Confidence- time
management, focus
 Learning Style
 Technological competence

6. USE OF INFORMATION
Personal growth and learning
Study plan development
Assistance with Advisor
Next step/Actions/ Links

7. Personal Learning Plan
 Look at areas discussed today that may
need to be strengthened in order to
succeed in your BSN program
 Examples: writing
Computer Skills
Ability to Use Library resources
Time management
Stress management

8. Write an Objective for Two of
Areas you Could Strengthen
 Specific
 Measurable
 Attainable
 Realistic
 Time Limited

9. EXAMPLES
 I will go to the library orientation on
campus by February 15th
 I will buy a calendar and write out all
assignments from my syllabi including the
time needed to prepare them by Feb3.
 I will begin exercising to reduce my stress
twice per week for 45 minutes beginning
2/1

10. Your Personal
Learning Plan
Your Turn to Put
It all Together