Table 3 Findings
From: Students’ perspectives of factors related to delayed completion of online RN-BSN programs
Themes | Reasons for returning to school | Choice of school and Program | Student related factors | Organizational/Institutional factors | Faculty related factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
“My job required it;” | Online learning is easier | Financial constrains | Availability of support | Faculty feedback | |
Job change | Peer recommendation | Competing responsibilities- family and work schedule | Deceptive marketing strategies | Faculty support/flexibility | |
Subthemes | Career change and job stability | cost | Poor study habits, writing skills and technology challenges | Disregard for prior learning. | Faculty communication |
consideration for prior education | Poor time management | Lack of incentive for educational advancement |