...Educational Preparation, the Difference between Associate Degree Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Educational Preparation, the Difference between Associate Degree Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Wayne Williamson, RN Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-O191 May 11, 2014 Educational Preparation, the Difference between Associate Degree Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Nurse There has always been a question regarding the skill levels of nurses prepared at the Associate Degree level versus nurses prepared at the Baccalaureate level. There have been multiple studies done and those studies have proven that immediately after graduation the skills of both groups are equal. Where the difference begins is approximately one year after graduation, nurses prepared at the Baccalaureate level “…show greater critical thinking skills, better problem solving, and the development of clinical judgment; three skills of increasing importance for the increase in acuity of patients in hospitals and other health care settings”. (West Coast University N.D) Based generally and only education I could see how this might be true, but I look at my own experiences and realize that I am not unique and this is not always the case. In my medical career, I was ambulance attendant, an Emergency Medical Technician, an Army Combat Medic, a Patient Care Specialist (the Army’s version of an LPN), then a Paramedic. Varied but similar jobs all with their own experiences and all this before I started...
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...Educational Preparation of Registered Nurses: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) vs. Baccalaureate Prepared Nurses (BSN) Donna Rodriguez Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430V Jayme Goodner September 28, 2013 Educational Preparation of Registered Nurses: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) vs. Baccalaureate Prepared Nurses (BSN) The purpose of this paper is to discuss the educational preparation of the Associate Degree nurse (ADN) versus the Baccalaureate prepared Nurse (BSN). This will be accomplished by first exploring the differences in competencies between nurses based on degree level and with the use of a patient care example to describe the difference in the nursing approach based on formal educational preparation. Currently there are two paths to obtaining a registered nursing certification the ADN versus the BSN. The reasons for the development of the ADN nursing programs were simple. It was a matter of supply and demand, and a necessary solution to a problem. In the year of 1951, after the war a huge nursing shortage existed. It was at that time that a nurse educator named Mildred Montag made a proposition to prepare nurse technicians in 2-year associate degree community colleges. A 5-year study of ADN graduates noted preparation was successful, as the nurses passed their exams for licensure and demonstrated the ability to practice nursing with competence (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). The typical ADN degree is comprised of an average of 70 credit...
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...Discuss the differences in competiencies between nurses prepared at the AD level versus the BSN level in nursing Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care of approaches to decisioin making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a ADN) Competent bedside nurses, regardless of degree, are in high demand. To become a licensed registered nurse, all nurses must pass the NCLEX licensing exam, and graduate from an accredited school of nursing. The debate continues as to whether an ADN degree is adequate, or whether nurses need more advanced training with the BSN degree. This paper will discuss the differences between these two degrees. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/adn-facts AACN recognizes the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as the minimum educational requirement for what the organization holds to be professional-level nursing practice. AACN's support for the BSN does not mean that we seek to bar ADN graduates from practicing nursing to the full extent of their skills and abilities. AACN maintains this position while recognizing the role ADN-prepared nurses play in the delivery of health care. AACN has a long history of supporting RN-to-Baccalaureate education. From 1986-1988, AACN conducted a study funded by the Division of Nursing, HRSA. The purpose of the study was to provide national data about RN-to-Baccalaureate education both from the institutional and student perspectives...
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... 2015 Educational Preparation Despite the fact that the preparation for the Associate Degree in nursing slightly differs from the preparation for the Baccalaureate degree they both hold the title of Registered Nurses. A 3- year associate degree usually offered at a community college; and the 4- year baccalaureate degree offered at a senior college and universities. There are many surveys and research that are being carried out that shows the quality of care given to patients by nurses with associate degree and baccalaureate degree definitely differences exist in competencies based on degree level by demonstrating evidenced based practices, critical thinking, problem solving skills versus technical skills. Baccalaureate nursing programs have a significant impact on the knowledge of nurse clinician as it does on all healthcare providers. Nowadays there is a difference exist in the original propose curriculum design for the ADN educational programs. ADN graduate nurses are employed as staff nurses in hospitals and studies showed that there is very little differentiation between the role of ADN nurses and BSN nurses as they are asked to assume the same responsibilities. When the ADN programs were implemented it was not meant to prepare graduates for administrative positions. Also there was a real willingness within the educational preparation of nurses, to identify explicitly the role and responsibilities...
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...What differentiates a technical nurse from a professional nurse? Is it their education, work experience or innate organizational and leadership skills? Most current educators, leaders and professional nursing organizations say the primary differentiator between a technical nurse and a professional nurse is the level of education. The Nursing Diploma and two-year Associates-Degree Nurses (ADN) are considered “technical” while a nurse with a four-year Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) is considered “professional”. The distinction of differentiating nursing capabilities based on education arose after the creation of the two-year ADN programs at junior colleges. After World War II there was a sudden growth in junior colleges to support the demand for technical training and education of returning veterans. At the same time there were accelerated advances in medical sciences and facilities and a supporting demand for more nurses. Creative educators, led by Dr. Mildred Montag, starting in the early 1950’s created the two-year ADN curriculum to help meet the growing demand for nurses. “Dr, Montag’s doctoral research, not only as the spark that began the Associate Degree Nursing movement, but also the research base that proved her ideas could work in the real world and established Associate Degree Nursing as the only nursing program that was research proven over time.” However, some educators took liberties and experimented with the ADN curriculum as they worked to...
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...Educational Preparation: Associate Degree Nursing VS. Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Gina Danna Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics April 9th 2015 There is an increasing demand for advanced level of education for nurses to meet the more complex needs for care in various settings. Baccalaureate nurses are esteemed for their skills in quality patient care, critical thinking, health promotion, leadership and innovations in professional nursing practice across a variety of settings. A baccalaureate degree should be the minimal level of education required for entry-level nurses. Differences in Competencies Between Associate Degree Level and Baccalaureate Degree Level Nurses There are multiple pathways to become a Registered Nurse. The two most common are through the associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs. Each program prepares the student to take the NCLEX exam to be licensed as a Registered Nurse. While each program prepares the student to be a registered nurse, there are differences in competencies amongst the two degree levels. A baccalaureate educated nurse is being preferred over the associate educated nurse due to their diversified responsibilities and clinical expertise. Associate Degree Nursing In 1952 the associate degree in nursing (ADN) was designed for students wanting to become a Registered Nurse. This program was designed by Mildred Montag to prepare nurses to practice in entry-level positions to accommodate...
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...EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Associate Degree Nurses Versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Madelyn Bearden Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V July 5th, 2014 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Associate Degree Versus Bachelor Degree Nurses Education has played an increasingly important role in the development of the nursing profession throughout the years, and one should be able to use learning in order to move forward in daily practice. This paper will discuss the differences in competencies, education, and practice between Associate Degree Nurses (ADNs) and Baccalaureate Degree Nurses (BSNs). This paper will also discuss the roles that skills and clinical versus academic experience play in practice decisions made by both BSN & ADN nurses. Associate Degree Nurses In 1952 Mildred Montag designed the Associate Nursing Program as a response to the critical national nursing shortage after the war. (Creasia, 2011) The shortened length of the program, two years, made it an ideal “collegiate alternative for the preparation of technical nurses” (Creasia, 2011) but Montag’s original intent of having ADNs work under the direction of BSNs became clouded along the way and the inclusion of core general nursing courses and clinical instruction led to the declaration of eligibility for RN licensure exams after graduation for these ADN nurses. The program was piloted...
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...Educational Preparation CHIGO Professional dynamics. NRS 430V Monica Kidder November 08, 2012 Educational Preparation Nursing education is very important because of the skill needed to practice .All nurses’ use critical thinking and best judgment at all times in their area of practice. There is a belief that Associate degree in nursing educational level is lower than the Baccalaureate degree in nursing and their scope of practice. Associate Degree in Nursing is a two to three years program and Baccalaureates Degree is a four year program. After receiving the Associate Degree in nursing successful candidates are required to pass NCLEX an external professional exam monitored by Board of Nurse examiners. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is a four year program which deals with level of health promotion and spiritual perspectives and deals with ethical issues and social influences. It works across liberal arts including biblical concept. In the area of practice Bachelor’s degree nurse is better equipped to deal with all level of practice both as a bedside nurse and as a manager for good patient’s outcome. The program prepares nurses for a broader scope of practice. Bachelor’s Degree in nursing program equips nurses better than the Associate Degree Nursing to be able to meet with the challenges and the demand of the changing needs of patients in our world today as suggested by the Institute of Medicine Landmark Report on the Future of Nursing. This was initiated by the Robert...
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...Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University Educational Preparation The differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level and those prepared at the baccalaureate-degree level have remained controversial over the years and there have been many arguments relating to educational level and experience of these students regarding leadership and decision-making skills. Let us first take a brief look at the history of the baccalaureate and associate degree programs. The first baccalaureate nursing program was started in 1909 at the University of Minnesota. The baccalaureate program got off to a slow start and students were committed to a total of five years of study. It wasn’t until after World War II did the baccalaureate programs pick up pace. (Creasia & Reid, 2011) With a critical nursing shortage shortly after World War II came the associate-degree nursing program developed by founder and director of the Adelphi College School of Nursing, Dr. Mildred Montag. She wanted to create a “technical” nurse with skill and judgment with the ability to function at the intermediate level. Leadership and management were a part of the baccalaureate programs but not part of the ADN curriculum. (Masters & Masters, 1989) Most believe that quality patient care starts at having a well-educated nurse. Having a 2 or 4 year degree will enable you to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination, but because the NCLEX-RN only tests for minimum technical...
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...Educational Preparation Lindsey Schnoor Grand Canyon University: NRS-403V Professional Dynamics August 23, 2014 Nursing is a profession that has been around for a very long time. While there was not a formal education program when nursing was in its infancy, the need for higher and continuing education has grown exponentially. There are many pathways to choose to enter the field of nursing. Healthcare has had many changes and much advancement. The field continues to evolve on a daily basis. The needs of people are more complex, nurses have a lot of responsibility, and the need for a nurse with a higher education is in demand. There are differences between nurses prepared at a higher level of education, and the care that is delivered may also be affected depending on level of education. There are many differences between the nurse who has been prepared at the associate degree level and the nurse who has been prepared at the baccalaureate degree level. One big difference is what is viewed as critical content in the curriculum. Nursing educators from both the associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs agreed that important content for curriculum include, “nursing process, caring, communication, ethics, accountability, aging, and cultural diversity” (Meyer, 1997). However, BSN nursing educators also included “critical thinking, health teaching, leadership, and professionalism as essential components” (Meyer, 1997). Patient outcomes are better when nurses have continued...
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...EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION TITLE – EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION AUTHOR- SENAIT ATSKESELASSIE INSTRUCTOR- TARA HARRIS COURSE- NRS-430V-0101 PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS INSTITUTION – GRAND CANYON EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION NURSING EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES The American Association College of Nursing (AACN) media relation bring impressive topic and explanation about the impact of Education on nursing practice –Education has a significant impact on the knowledge and competencies of nursing clinical, nurses with Bachelor of science in nursing Degrees are well prepared to meet the demands placed on today’s nurse. When we read this article the first thing we have to find out how? What is their skill different from Associate Nurses? Baccalaureate educational program at different university and colleges designed to promote nursing education and their comprehensive skill, BSN nurses are prized for their skills in critical thinking, leadership, case management and health promotion for their ability to practice across a variety of inpatient and outpatient setting. nurse executives, federal agencies, military ,leading nursing organizations, health care foundations ,magnet hospitals and minority nurse advocacy groups all recognize the unique value that baccalaureate prepared nurses bring to practice setting. BSN nurses’ educational preparation is different from associate degree nurses that...
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...Nursing Competencies by Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V November 18th 2012 Nursing Competencies by Educational Preparation Who is more competent and can be referred to as the professional nurse? There are three entry-level educational programs available for nurses: The Diploma, Associate, and the Baccalaureate degree programs. All three nursing programs leads to registered nurse licensure and entry positions as nurses. The differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level (ADN) versus nurses prepared at the baccalaureate-degree (BSN) level in nursing can never be over emphasized. There seems to be various rising controversies in the nursing profession regarding which of these degree levels in nursing is a better choice as an entry level into the profession of nursing taking into consideration how nursing care may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse. Issues related to technical nursing versus professional nursing titles and roles and differentiated roles have been divisive for the nursing profession. In 1892, The national League for nursing (NLN) approved the document Position Statement on Nursing Roles-Scope and preparation, which stated that “professional nursing practice requires the minimum of a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing”. “Preparation for technical nursing practice requires an associate degree or a diploma in nursing”...
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...Running head: Educational Preparation Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University: Educational Preparation The purpose of this educational preparation is to discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level nursing. Nursing is a dynamic and complex discipline that needs increase knowledge and skills. Now days a nurse is expecting to make critical decision sometimes than following doctors’ orders, which requires more education. There are some differences between associate-degree level nurse and baccalaureate nurse even though they carry the same RN position in their beginning of their carrier. Professionalism, ethical decision making, accountability, critical thinking and effective communication are included in baccalaureate degree program. A lot of RNs are advancing their nursing degree to bachelors. What we see around is ,most of them are coming from some kind of health care field . After initial licensure, RNs can obtain additional academic degrees in nursing. Surveys show that half of the nurses are holding BSN and the other half holds associate or AND degree . According to the Institute of Medicine(IOM) and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation(RWJF) report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”, nursing will need to undergo changes in nursing scopes...
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...Educational Preparation Analysis of nursing competencies in regard to education preparation argues that baccalaureate-degree level nurses are better prepared to provide safe, competent care than associate-degree level, and diploma-degree level nurses. Nursing is an ever evolving practice. Throughout the history of nursing, practices have changed, medicine has advanced, and the need for higher education among clinicians has increased. There has been ongoing research related to nursing practice, comparing the care provided by both baccalaureate-degree level nurses and associate-degree and diploma-degree level nurses to analyze the safety, and level of care that is being provided. Research has provided evidence that nurses with baccalaureate degree have fewer errors with medication administration, have a lower rate of mortality, and have also proved a better overall outcome (Rosseter, 2012). Baccalaureate-degree nurses have an advantage over associate-degree and diploma-degree nurses related to their advanced educational preparation. Nurses who have graduated with an associate’s degree or with a bachelor’s degree have both studied: the fundamentals of nursing; pathophysiology; pharmacology; the history of nursing; nursing across the lifespan, and physical and mental health. Both courses of study have also included: math, psychology, sociology, and multiple science courses. The difference between the four year Bachelors of Science in nursing BSN, and the two year associate-degree...
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...Running head: EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION 1 Educational Preparation of BSN And ADN Paper. Benice C Ejiogu Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V 8/19/2012 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION 2 Educational Preparation of BSN and ADN The differences in competencies between Nurses prepared at the associate –degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level should not be over emphasized due to the fact that their educational preparation differs in different ways. ADN students has 3-year associate degree program, which comprises of both theoretical and clinical experiences. While BSN has a total of 4-year baccalaureate- degree program ,both theories and practical inclusive. McIntosh, T., Duske, S., Anderson, M., & Hill, P. (2008). These nurses has many qualities in common, but their competency level differs in different ways. Competency is defined as the integration of skills and knowledge required to perform a role in a particular setting (McConnell, 2001). Competency can also be defined as an individual’s actual performance in a particular situation...
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