...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, described by how well the individual integrates knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors in delivering care according to expectations (Gurvis & Grey, 1995; Nolan, 1998). BSN and ADN have significant...
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...University October 12, 2014 Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Nursing is the profession where the need of continuous education and advancing the skills to move along with the inventions of technologies and evidenced based research are imperative. Nursing is all about caring and health. The more knowledge and skills a nurse acquire the better the quality of care they provide and promote optimal health of living for the patients. The education in nurses has several steps and levels; Associate, bachelors, masters, PhD, nurse practitioner, advanced nurse, critical care nurse and many other certifications. Here we discuss the two basic levels of nursing the Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). ADN programs prepare technical bedside nurses for secondary care settings, such as community hospitals and long-term health care facilities. (Creasia 32). ADN is the base, the foundation of nursing education. Associate level education educate the nurse the basics of science and human body and their relevant illness and disease. It provides with the knowledge of various diseases and their treatment. Basic clinical skills like taking vital signs, listening to lung sounds and bowel sounds, checking pulses and different methods of medicating the patient are few skills that a nurse learns at an associate level. Baccalaureate level of education in nursing is advanced learning after associate level which incorporates knowledge of evidenced...
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...Running head: Competency Comparison Competency Comparison Between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses Lynda Brace Grand Canyon University: NUR-430V November 20, 2011 Competency Comparison Between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses There are different pathways of obtaining entry level into the field of nursing. Levels of education vary depending of which route is chosen. Ultimately, no matter what route is undertaken, the Board of Registered administers only one licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Two of the most common pathways are the Associates Degree (ADN) and the Baccalaureate (BSN) prepared programs. This paper will focus on the competency comparisons between the ADN and BSN prepared nurses. ADN programs were developed post WWII in response to the shortages of trained nurses. New hospitals were emerging and care was being transferred from home based to hospital based. The demand of nurses was far greater than the programs that were available to educate. According to Creasia & Friberg (2011, p.26) ADN programs, developed by Mildred Montag, were to prepare technical nurses who would work under the guidance of a professionally prepared nurse (BSN). This was to assist in the elimination of the nursing shortage in effect at the time. They were not to be hospital focused rather college based. By taking the control away from hospitals, they would be able available to a wider more diverse population. ADN programs are usually two years in length. The first year emphasis is placed...
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...Disparities in Competencies between BSN and ADN, RN Nurses [pic] In the United States only registered nurses (RNs) are allowed to legally offer nursing services. The RNs have to be certified by the “National Council Licensure” after successfully completing the (NCLEX) “National Council Licensure Examination”. RNs are drawn from both successful Bachelors of Nursing Degree students (BSN) and the Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) students. [pic] Despite, the differences in their respective programs of preparation, the two categories of RNs have to undergo the same mentorship and their entry level income is pretty much similar and close. However, there are notable differences not only in their professional, educational preparation, but also in their competencies. ADN programs are basically short (usually taking two years) in comparison to the BSN programs which take up to four years (Whall & Fitzpatrick, 1989). [pic] The ADN program was developed during the World War II as a means to produce more nurses to meet the rising demand prompted by the war. The ADN scheme was meant to provide concise curriculum on nursing which emphasizes the acquisition of clinical skills that would make the nurse highly task oriented in the clinical set up (Moorhead & Cowen, 2006). Critics now argue that this program can be blamed for low quality delivery. It primarily focuses on hands on skills. [pic] As such the ADN program does not offer the theoretical and scientific background required for...
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...Competency Comparison: Associate Degree Nurse Versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurse A registered nurse is a trained nurse that, through formal education, completes their college degree and then proves their competency by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX ). Registered nurses can be educated on three different levels, but this paper will address only two: the associate degree, and the baccalaureate degree nurses. Although there are many similarities in competencies, there are also a number of differences. The associate degree trained nurse (ADN), attends a two year program typically taught at a community college. The main part of the curriculum is preparing for clinical competency, but this degree lacks instruction in theory and science of nursing. The ADN program was developed in response to a shortage of nurses following World War II. Mildred Montag developed the two year ADN program in response to the nursing shortage. Montag defined the ADN as a technical nurse which included skill and some judgment to function at the intermediate level. Leadership and management classes were not part of the curriculum. Baccalaureate degree nurse or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs are taught at four year colleges and universities. Clinical competency is achieved, as in the ADN program, but there is also additional areas of study such as: leadership and management, critical thinking and community health care. In a study by Giger & Davidhizar (1990)...
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...degree level (ADN), which can be obtained at a community college, and there is the four year baccalaureate degree (BSN), which can be obtained at a university. In both routes after finishing the program the candidate needs to take the licensing examination test called NCLEX-RN. When making a decision of what route to take the difference in competencies need to be taken into consideration. Differences include level of knowledge, skill preparation, and clinical judgment. A BSN degree nurse has a more comprehensive knowledge base than those who have an ADN. The bachelor nursing program includes everything taught to an associate degree nurse plus more detailed studies on physical and social sciences, public and community health, humanities, nursing research, and nursing management. Nurses that obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing have a broader knowledge of disease prevention, health promotion, and risk reduction (Ellis, 2007). Having a BSN degree prepares a nurse to deal with illness and disease management in a more efficient way than an ADN nurse. In addition, those who obtain a BSN degree must be able to make critical decisions about patient care and learn to understand more in depth about the patho-physiology of disease processes (Forster, 2008). The ADN education is more task orientated, putting less emphasis on applying critical thinking when making clinical decisions, sometimes resulting in poor patient outcomes. These differences are what separate BSN form ADN nurses. ...
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...Running head: COMPARISON OF COMPETENCIES Comparison of Competencies: Associate versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Rachel Beissel Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics November 20, 2011 Comparison of Competencies: Associate versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurses There are currently three different degree programs for Registered Nurses in the United States. The first degree plan is a diploma nursing degree, which is a 3 year program that focuses on nursing tasks in a hospital setting. It is noted that the diploma nursing program provides the most clock hours of clinical instruction (Hood, 2010, pg. 15). The second degree plan is the associate degree in nursing; this degree focuses on a combination of didactic and clinical skills over a 2 year period. The last degree is the baccalaureate degree in nursing which is a higher level of education in nursing; this includes additional courses in nursing research and community health projects. This paper will give an overview of the differences between the competencies of the associate degree plan versus the baccalaureate trained nurse in the patient care setting. Associate Degree in Nursing The associate degree was originally created to help with the nursing shortage after World War II. The first associate degree nursing program was started by Dr. Mildred Montag in 1952 (Potter & Perry, 2009, pg. 3). The associate degree in nursing is an attractive alternative for many people who decide to go to school to become...
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...Running head: DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN VERSUS DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN VERSUS BSN DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN BSN VERSUS ADN The purpose of this work is to explore the differences in competencies between Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Registered nurses are only legally allowed to practice on patients and clients, these nurses have to be certified and issued licenses by a licensure council after successfully completing and passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). These nurses are either Bachelors of nurses or ADN nursing students. ADN nursing program was first introduced during the World War 11 when there was high demand of clinically skill oriented nurses to meet the rising demand the war prompted. ADN program usually take two years to complete and can be done in city or community colleges in comparison to the BSN program which is done in the university and takes about four years to complete. (Moorhead &Cowen, 2006). ADN program emphasize on the acquisition of clinical skills and does not offer the theoretical and scientific knowledge required for the nursing profession, making the program lack competency of scientific theory and ways of providing health services. BSN program, is very different because it requires four years to complete and it focuses on the whole view of nursing field and it enables the student a wide range of diverse populations...
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...Comparison of Nurses Educated at the Associate Degree versus the Baccalaureate Degree Julie Tomoi August 24, 2013 Comparison of Nurses Educated at the Associate Degree versus the Baccalaureate Degree Research has begun to show the importance of the baccalaureate education for nursing in relation to patient outcomes, but nurses remain the least educated in all the health care professionals. Entry into the nursing profession has many avenues. According to the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, 50% of the RN workforce holds a baccalaureate (BSN) or graduate degree, while 36.1% are associate (ADN) and 13.9% are diploma nurses. (Rosseter, 2013) However, more and more the expectation is for AND nurses to complete a baccalaureate degree. These expectations are in the form of employers/hospitals wanting to obtain magnet status and the desire to improve patient outcomes. In a study released May 2008 in the Journal of Nursing Administration, research found that that every 10% increase in the proportion of BSN nurses on the hospital staff was associated with a 4% decrease in risk of death and failure to rescue by 5%. (Rosseter, 2013) Hospitals with magnet designations must show that plans are in place to achieve the Institute of Medicine recommendation #4 of having an 80% baccalaureate workforce by 2020. (Rosseter, 2013) As we look at the comparisons we first need to look at the educational requirements for both the ADN and the BSN prepare nurse. Upon completion...
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...Difference between nurses with different level of education As nursing has become a highly competent profession, the educational opportunities for nurses have increased significantly. The hospitals and other organizations that provide health care are also competing with each other and now the demand for nurses with bachelor degree is increasing. For decades the American Nurses association and the National League for nursing have attempted to make the BSN the only educational program for RNs in the US. This essay focuses on the difference in the competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level in nursing. Studies have shown that the higher educated RNs have a better overall patient satisfaction, better outcomes related to medical condition, and a lower overall cost of care. According to Williams, (1995) a study conducted by Little and Brian, indicates that higher education enhances the personal and professional growth during and after graduation. The article also indicates that as per the study conducted by Whalen nurses with baccalaureate degree had a strong bureaucratic and professional orientation. Some studies indicated that the more number of nurses with bachelor degree are members of professional organization where as very few nurses with associate degree have membership in professional organizations (Williams). The trend in nursing is going professional. Professional nursing in the hospital...
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...family and community at large. Therefore this has force many nurses to go back to school to attain more knowledge in other to fit into today’s world of nursing and to be able to give excellent and qualitative care to their patient, family and society. According to the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN), “Quality patient care hinges on having a well educated nursing workforce” (2011). There are two types of nursing degrees, an Associate Nursing Degree and a Baccalaureate degree level in nursing. The ADN is a two year program that is task and skill oriented. This type of education received does not prepare them for nursing research and this degree has limited interaction with community health and minimal knowledge of patho-physiology of disease. On the other hand, BSN is a four year program that offer more education in developing the skills on critical thinking, excellent communication skill, decision making, problem solving, logical thinking, analysis of data, excellent knowledge of patho-physiology, community health, quality control, and knowledge in thought process about a patient’s care in other word, it has given them the guide to have good knowledge of the...
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...provide efficient care for their clients nurses have to be equally skilled and knowledgeable. Experience can increase skill level, which alone is not enough, but a blend of proficient knowledge, leadership, research, decision making ability and planning is extremely important too. Baccalaureate degree program encompasses all these in its core curriculum which enables nurses to meet their professional expectations. Comparison Associate degree nursing (ADN) is usually a 2 year program taken at a community college level mainly focusing on basic nursing practices but on the other hand baccalaureate degree nursing (BSN) a four year course which focuses on in depth study of nursing practices along with research, management and leadership (Rosseter, 2014). ADN nurses and BSN nurses are both eligible to work as registered nurses once they pass their licensure exam (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). Higher the level of education, lesser the number of clinical errors and better the number of client outcomes. Studies suggest that ADN primarily focuses on diagnosis and the treatment plan; on the other hand BSN focuses on psychosocial complexity and therapeutic use of self to know patients and families and has more insight in developing care plan utilizing a complex approach. According to JACHO (2006) the competency for the nurses has defined as ‘determination of an individual’s skills knowledge and...
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...significant impact on the knowledge and competencies of nurses.” In United States, based on the education, the nursing degrees range from diploma to doctoral level. Associate degrees in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) are the most common degree programs in United States. A community college or university can provide an Associate degree in nursing (ADN) with license to practice in health care settings (American Association of Community Colleges, 2003). On other hand, Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) are offered by senior colleges and universities that require different basics and prerequisites, and in BSN program, training will be provided to improve leadership skills in addition to clinical nursing skills. Fairleigh Dickinson University started first ADN degree in 1952. In United States this entry level nursing degree is awarded by community colleges or technical colleges. Associate degrees will train the students in technical application of the nursing process. However, one of the disadvantages of the associate nursing program is that it never give emphasis on research based learning or evidence-based nursing practice. On other hand, most of the professional nurses hold a BSN degree which makes them to role away from the bedside. ADN and BSN degree differs in their prerequisite and...
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...Running head: DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES Differences in Competencies Between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V July 6, 2012 Differences in Competencies Between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurses “Nursing is the nation’s largest health care profession with more than 3 million registered nurses (RNs)”(AmericanAssociationofCollegesofNursing[AACN], 2012). As healthcare rapidly evolves and becomes more complex, debates regarding the minimum educational requirements for entry into the nursing profession continue. Currently there are 3 types of entry to become a nurse; diploma, associate degree, and baccalaureate degree. Diploma programs were started in 1873 and consisted of hospital-based training programs. “The decline in the number of programs began in earnest in the 1960s and 1970s and continues even today”(Creasia&Friberg,2011,p24). Due to the nursing shortage, 2 year associate degree programs were established by Mildred Montag following WWII to increase the supply of nurses available. These programs were cost-effective and supposed to be temporary but grew phenomenally popular throughout the years. Most were established at community colleges and still exist today. Baccalaureate programs were established in Minnesota in 1909 and today lasts 4 academic years in length. “BSN programs encompass all of the course work taught in ADN and diploma programs plus a more in-depth treatment of physical and social sciences, nursing research, public...
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...constantly focused on improving the efficiency and quality of care for patients and the community. These studies and comparisons between the two levels of nursing education are in effort to continue to enhance patient care and treatment outcome. The differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-degree level (ADN) versus the Baccalaureate-degree level (BSN) in nursing are important in specific settings of the profession where leadership and authoritative decision is required, in my opinion. The advanced nursing education curriculum that is prepared to transition an RN to a BSN has been “designed to facilitate the students’ abilities to creatively respond to continuously changing health care systems throughout the world” (Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy). I believe the two separate programs both help to prepare nurses with the practical skills needed to be successful in any basic clinical setting, while the BSN helps to build upon these skills and increases the adaptability of a nurse to an ever changing and improving healthcare industry. When looking at the comparison between an Associate-level Degree and a Baccalaureate-level Degree, the biggest, and probably most obvious, difference between the two is the time spent within the education process. Thirty-six more credit hours on average are required with the BSN program. Although,...
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