Discussing the differences in competencies between nurses prepared
At the ADN level versus the BSN level in nursing

Kelly Ann Willis
Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics NRS-43OV
02/09/14
Professor Tish Dorman

Discussing the differences in competencies between nurses prepared
At the ADN level versus the BSN level in nursing
The differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associates degree in nursing versus the Bachelor’s degree in nursing is one of advanced critical thinking on behalf of the BSN nurse. The Associates degree nurse is more task oriented. While the Bachelor’s degree nurse is more focused on the plan of care from beginning of admission to discharge needs. While both of these mindsets are a part of nursing theory, as we progress we are able to take our task knowledge and incorporate the advance critical thinking skills that are needed for a more positive outcome for the patient by becoming BSN’s.
When we come out of our NCLEX testing modes, According to the (Nursing(AACN)) we may all pass the exams but have a much different level of understanding and ability for the practice of nursing. The NCLEX tests for the lowest amount of competency of a nurse to enter the employment field. Not that we are as advanced as possible in our skill sets. We as nurses have to advance our education base by experience and education.
The difference in how an ADN nurse sees a patient and how a BSN nurse sees a patient are measurable when we open ours eyes to the difference. As the ADN progresses through the admission process of a patient we tend to lean towards getting our charting done, passing medication in the time allowance, and making sure our patients are bathed and fed. We focus on the immediate needs more than the disease process and outcomes. Where the ADN is more likely to take care of patients without a true knowledge of