...role is a clinical nurse leader. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing defines the clinical nurse leader role (CNL) as a leader in the healthcare system that delivers care across different settings within a Microsystems, using assimilation and application of research-based information to design, implement and evaluate the patients plan of care (Thompson, and Lulham, 2007). The Clinical Nurse Leader is further described as designing and implementing, and evaluating client care by coordination, delegation, and supervision of the care provided by the health care team (Thompson and Lulham, 2007). Thompson and Lulham (2007) states that the healthcare team in which supervision care is provided from the CNL include the license nurses, technicians, and other various health care professionals. American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2013) states that clinical nurse leaders are masters prepared nurses that involves risk anticipation for individuals and groups of patients, implementation of evidence based practice initiatives, team leadership, management and collaboration with other health care professional team members, and the use of information system and technologies to improve healthcare. The advance generalist advocates for patients, communities and the health care professional team (AACN, 2013). The advanced generalist has a nursing core that consist of a didactic supervised practice experiences that demonstrate advance nursing knowledge in the masters level practice (AACN...
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...Running head: EXPLORED DIFFERENCES OF ADN PREPARED NURSES VS. BSN Explored Differences of ADN Prepared Nurses vs. BSN Prepared Nurses Michelle Jester Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics Nursing 430V Sylvia Robertson April 26, 2012 Explored Differences of ADN Prepared Nurses vs. BSN Prepared Nurses In this paper I would like to explore the differences between Associate Degree Prepared nurses and Baccalaureate prepared nurses. I will discuss the education and training of both types of nurses. I will also discuss how they function in different practice settings, envisioned and actual current functioning. The educational preparation of both types of nurses will be explored in determining how each type would approach a complex patient care situation and the type of nursing care they would provide. Prior to the 1950’s nurses in the United States were either prepared for beginning nursing careers in hospital based hands on learning Diploma Programs or in colleges in Bachelors of Science Degree, (BSN) programs. At that time in society there became a need for more nurses to provide care. The need for more registered continues until this day. Based on that need a program to train nurses was developed and called the Associate Degree in Nursing, (ADN).(Cresia & Friberg, n.d.) The BSN programs in colleges include in their education of nurses two years of general education courses in math, science, sociology, etc. Then two years are spent learning...
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..."practice-oriented with a goal that professionals develop advanced skills and knowledge for professional roles, and those programs that are more theoretically or research directed with a goal of developing scholars for the generation of new knowledge." ("The Essentials Of Master’s Education For Advanced Practice Nursing," n.d., p. 1) The AACN and GCU both see it important for the masters prepared nurse to be culturally sensitive and understanding of others, and themselves. Thinking critically and using evidence based practice through research helps the masters prepared nurse to provide only the highest quality of care to their patients, families, and communities. Within GCU the College of Nursing (CON) also sees the AACN's essentials as part of their own recognizing that masters prepared nurses need to be able to provide health assessments that are in-depth and accommodating to the person as an individual, as a family or as a community member. Both organizations express the need to be able to gain the knowledge and apply this knowledge into skills in their clinical practice. The master prepared nurse is expected to be able to be "grounded in the reality of the world, accept the consequences of choice, and strive unselfishly to help others meet their highest potential". (Grand Canyon University Mission and Vision website,...
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...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 competency it does not mean all entry level nurses are equally prepared. According to the American...
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...University (GCU) Mission and Domains/College of Nursing (CON) Mission and Program Competencies with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Essentials for Master Education for Advance Practice Nursing are as follows: First, Grand Canyon University mission and domains prepares the students to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of Christian heritage (http://www.gcu.edu/about-Us.php), whereas with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Essentials for Master’s Education for Advance Practice Nursing focus predominantly on the education of nurses for advanced practice nursing in direct care roles which comprises two elements, Master’s Education: Societal Role , which is practice oriented with a goal that professional s develop advanced skills and knowledge for their professional roles and those programs that are more theoretically or research directed with a goal of developing scholars for generation of new knowledge and Master’s Education in Nursing: Diversity and range, which primary focus is the Clinical Role with four Dominant titles, NP, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse-Midwife, and clinical Nurse Specialist ( AACN, The Essentials of Master Education for advanced Practice Nursing, n.d., pp....
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...Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Eduardo Mariano Grand Canyon University Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice NUR502 July 31, 2013 Master's Prepared Nurse Interview Interview This is an interview of a Master’s- prepared nurse who has recently assumed an Assistant Director of Nursing position. The aim of the interview is to show how a graduate of a Master of Science in Nursing would adequately prepare a nurse to assume a higher role in the field of nursing practice, education or administration. This achievement offers the individual with many opportunities for growth and opens the door to different career possibilities. I chose to interview B.A., a fellow instructor at the Anaheim nursing school where we teach. Aside from knowing that she is optimally qualified to fill her post, I am also awed by how she rose from the ranks, and how she values education as the tool to reach for her dreams. Overview of Career B.A. started her career after graduating as a Medical Assistant at Everest College (formerly Bryman College), La Palma in 1991. She worked from 1991 – 1993 at a surgical group practice clinic in Cypress, and was responsible for the back room. She gained clinical experience while assessing patients, taking vital signs, assisting doctors and performing venipunctures and injections. Not content with her work, she continued with her studies and became a Certified Nursing Assistant from Long Beach City College in 1993. She worked at the Skylight Convalescent...
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...Grand Canyon University: NRS 430v Professional Dynamics February 19, 2012 Abstract For many years, society has debated about the nursing degree. What are the differences? What are the similarities? As nurses we have the opportunity to choose different levels of education. Which include: associate degree, baccalaureate degree, masters’ degree and nurse practitioner. In beginning we need to understand “What is nursing” in general? As defined by the ANA: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. In my eyes nursing involves the use of critical thinking and clinical judgment to help us understand a client’s response to actual needs. Both ADN and BSN prepared nurses can provide the similar clinical bedside nursing skills, however, ADN prepared nurses training prepares them for specific patient care diagnoses and situations. BSN prepared nurses training prepares them for a more holistic approach, such as decision making, delegating, and oversight. However, the debate still turns to ADN vs BSN. ADN vs. BSN: Differences in competencies ADN: Associate Degree Nursing Associate degree programs are designed to train students to provide entry level care in a hospital setting. The ADN is an attractive option for many...
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...Master's-Prepared Nurse Interview Jennifer P Johnson Grand Canyon University Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice NUR-502 Dr. Jayme Ambrose December 4, 2014 Master's-Prepared Nurse Interview A nurse prepared with a master’s education is well equipped with the knowledge to take on many roles and function in a wide variety of areas, such as hospitals, community based agencies, research, educational institutions, corporate business, executive settings, governmental and international health organizations. Mastered prepared level nursing professionals should seek roles in the work force that require advanced practice skills in order to function as, providers and organizers of the health care delivery process (The Essentials of Master’s Education For Advanced Practice Nursing,1996). A nurse with a Master’s prepared level of education, will be equip to serve important functions as expert clinicians (The essentials of Master’s Education For Advanced Practice Nursing, 1996). I selected this particular nurse for the interview, because she embodies one of the Institute of Medicine’s recommendations, which is to engage in life-long learning (IOM, Recommendation 6.October 5, 2010). She is constantly, exploring new areas of learning. This nurse has a Master of Science degree (MSN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner and another Master of Science degree (MSN) with an emphasis in Education. Overview of Career She received...
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...Statement: Although masters prepared nurses must be knowledgeable in today’s health care environment, it is essential to comprehend the significance of collaborative teamwork, evidence based practice, graduate level communication with professionalism, computer literacy and the necessity of life-long learning. II. Reasons Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Teamwork is Essential to Nursing Today A. Safe healthcare environments i. Reduction of errors made in delivery of care ii. Collaboration of more knowledge B. Produces safe healthcare providers iii. Encourages further learning iv. Assists in the prevention of mistakes III. Reasons for Evidence Based Practice C. Enhanced patient/quality care v. Reduction in variation of nursing care vi. Utilization of proven research for change vii. Change from tradition based to science based model D. Empowering nurses viii. Expanding nursing skills/critical thinking ix. Improvement in job satisfaction IV. Ways QSEN Promotes Nursing Professionalism E. Initiative x. To integrate quality and safety competencies into nursing education. F. Goal xi. Nursing professionals are provided with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver safe, effect, and patient-centered care. G. Focus xii. Improvement in high quality, safe nursing care delivery from all nurses. H. Phase...
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...Interview with a Master’s Prepared Nurse Deborah Hill, RN, BSN Ruthie Robinson October 29, 2014 Interview with a Master’s Prepared Nurse Introduction As a mastered prepared nursing student, gaining insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities by interviewing an already masters prepared nurse, in the field of nursing education, can be used as a guidance into the experiences that may lie ahead in a promising and rewarding career in nursing education. This interview with a mastered prepared registered nurse, helped identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gains after completing such a program. The interview was conducted on October 22, 2014 with the Clinical Nurse Educator for Woman and Infant Services, at Banner Gateway Medical Center. She was accommodating for this interview, although she states her days are quite busy, in her clinical role. Questions and Career Overview The Nurse Educator was first asked what her role was as the Clinical Nurse Educator for this medical center. She was quick to state that nurse educators in the Banner Health System not only have education for their specific units, but also have responsibilities to educate system wide. A day in the life of a Nurse Educator sometimes goes globally with her knowledge; to teach beyond his/her assigned unit. She continued to explain that there are a variety of functions that her position encompasses, however, she limited the list to the top three:...
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...valid points for the need to reform nursing. Registered Nurses (RN) do not practice at the level that are trained. According to the IOM’s report that need to change. For example some states do not allow nurse practitioners to perform at their educational there practice is governed by state laws (Institute of Medicine of the National Academies [IOM], October 2010)). With escalating health care costs advance practice nurses (APRN) need to be playing a larger role in the health care system, both delivering and decision making about health care. APRN’s need to be working from health promotion to disease prevention. States may need to streamline scope of practice regulations that reflect the full extent of the APRN educational level. The Federal government is well suited to reform changes at the states level and offer incentives for adopting best care practices. The IOM’s Report also recommendations changes need to occur within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Congress needs to ensure that nurses practice at their educational level (IOM, October 2010) The Need to Transform Education As health care advances so should nurses. Nurses need to be encouraged at the educational to be lifelong learners. As patients present with more complex problems nurses need to have the most up to date education and training available. Nursing education needs to be updated and adaptive enough to change with patients changing needs. Nurses need to have the most up to date technology and science...
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...ASSOCIATES vs. THE BACCALAUREATE PREPARED NURSE 1 Educational Preparation Doris N. Nwoko Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Author Note Discussion on the differences in competencies between an associate degree prepared nurse versus the baccalaureate degree prepared nurse Abstract As nursing continues to strive for its rightful recognition in healthcare settings and the world at large, there has been and continues to be scrutiny and questions arising about the nursing profession. Also discussed is how does one differentiate the duties and responsibilities associated with one level from the other after all the term synonymous with both levels is a registered nurse (RN). The ANA definition of nursing is "Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations" (www.nursingworld.org). The ANA made no reference to the level of preparedness required to achieve the defined scope. On one hand, one might argue that the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) both sat for and passed the same NCLEX-RN examination (www.aacn.nche.edu). On the other, the medical field in general continues to advocate investment in the baccalaureate prepared nurse in its effort to substantially...
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...Interveiw with a Master's Prepared Nurse Interview with a Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview with a Master’s Prepared Nurse Introduction As a mastered prepared nursing student, gaining insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities by interviewing an already masters prepared nurse, in the field of nursing education, can be used as a guidance into the experiences that may lie ahead in a promising and rewarding career in nursing education. This interview with a mastered prepared registered nurse, helped identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gains after completing such a program. The interview was conducted on October 22, 2014 with the Clinical Nurse Educator for Woman and Infant Services, at Banner Gateway Medical Center. She was accommodating for this interview, although she states her days are quite busy, in her clinical role. Questions and Career Overview The Nurse Educator was first asked what her role was as the Clinical Nurse Educator for this medical center. She was quick to state that nurse educators in the Banner Health System not only have education for their specific units, but also have responsibilities to educate system wide. A day in the life of a Nurse Educator sometimes goes globally with her knowledge; to teach beyond his/her assigned unit. She continued to explain that there are a variety of functions that her position encompasses, however, she limited the list to the top three: onboarding/new...
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...Between ADN versus BSN Prepared Nurses Grand Canyon University The Difference Between ADN versus BSN Prepared Nurses In the United States of America nurses are allowed to practice as Registered Nurses upon completion of an Associate degree program in nursing and a passing score on the NCLEX boards. From there they have many choices for job opportunities: some of which include hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. They practice alongside physicians prepared at the doctorate level, pharmacists prepared at the bachelors, masters, or doctorate level, and speech pathologists prepared at the masters level (2008, Taylor). While these are requirements for their colleagues, nurses are given a great deal of responsibility with regards to patient care, but allowed the choice of an Associates versus a Bachelors of Nursing. While an ADN prepares a nurse for practicing in a care setting, a BSN furthers those skills and allows for improved critical thinking, improved work performance, and improved leadership skills (2003 Leonard). Improved Critical Thinking A Bachelors of Nursing allows for focus on critical thinking in a manner that an ADN cannot because the focus of an ADN is primarily pathophysiology and its application to everyday nursing (2009, Orsolini-Hain & Waters, V.). The ADN degree promotes more task-oriented nurses, focused on the smaller pieces of the puzzle, versus the whole of the picture and the whole of the patient. BSN nurses are able to utilize theory...
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...establish doctorate prepared practitioners (DNP Fact Sheet, 2015). A DNP is a terminal degree with a practice focus instead of a PhD which is research focused (Position Statement, 2004). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) believe that the advanced practice nurse (APRN) should be educated at the doctoral level due to the “changing demands of the nation’s complex healthcare environment” (Fact Sheet). The AACN believes there are many factors that are pushing nursing to doctoral prepared practitioners, some examples are rapid expansion of knowledge, complexity of care, quality of care and patient safety, nursing shortages (bedside and faculty), and increasing education expectation from other...
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