...skills for nurses in critical care wards. In this section of the literature review, we will discuss policies in the nursing profession, case studies and various approaches to work based acute skills learning programmes. For our purposes we conducted a literature search using popular medical databases and terms such as ‘acute skills’ ‘learning programmes’ and ‘critical care learning’. Our review highlights on the several important approaches to work based learning ranging from reflective practice to experiential learning and work based formal practical training to enhance professional skills. A learning programme for acute ward nurses responsible for caring of critically ill patients has been the central focus of nursing practice development. According to Coad et al (2002), a work-based learning approach has been found to empower ward staff with the necessary skills of nursing and the authors studied the efficacy of a five-day competency based high dependency skills course in enhancing professionalism and quality of care in nursing. The aims of comprehensive critical care are developing leadership potential and enhancing networking opportunities for nurses within critical care and acute ward areas. Critical care is the most challenging aspect of nursing care and acute skills in nursing are enhanced not just by work-based learning programs but also from first hand nursing and emergency experiences. Titchen (2003) describes emergency care in which one professional learns from another...
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...submission date is part of the objectives of university course assessments that is used to measure and make judgment on graduate qualities as demonstrated by the particular student (University of Ulster, 2012). The submission date gives a student a defined time period for research and compiling of the information for the assessment in question. This is instrumental in a student’s self-assessment of their progress as well as in appraising their abilities in relation to their course of study. The ability to work within the deadline provided by the submission date is an important determinant of whether a student is suited for the demands of their course of study (Harvey, 2012). As such, this aids both the student and the university in making progress decisions concerning the student such as which grade the student is to be awarded at a particular level of the course. Further, the deadline represents an invaluable contribution to the academic standards of the university as the submission date is in this case used to determine whether a student has attained the particular achievement level that reflects the academic standards of the university. The submission date of an assessment can therefore be used as a...
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...Competency Differences: Associate-degree level versus Baccalaureate-degree level nurses Karolyn M. Walker Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics June 24th, 2012 Competency Differences: Associate-degree level versus Baccalaureate-degree level nurses The future of nursing education changed forever in the 1950’s when Mildred Montag successfully created the two-year associate degree in nursing. Men and women who were unable to attend nursing school due to families, work situations, or for financial reason were able to attend these programs and aid in reducing the nursing shortage that was rapidly growing in our country. Montag proposed education for a new kind of nurse, a nursing technician (Schank & Stollenwerk 1988). This nurse would function as nursing technicians and be able to: assist in the planning of nursing care for patient, give general nursing care with supervision, and to assist in the evaluation of nursing care given (Schank & Stollenwerk 1988). Since this time, there has been much debate over the competencies of the “technical” nurse educated at the associate degree level and the baccalaureate level educated nurse. Many studies have been conducted to determine if there should be differentiated roles in nurses with different levels of education. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, “the fact that new nurses pass the licensing exam at the same rate does not mean that all entry-level nurses are equally prepared...
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... 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 make them competent and qualified. Baccalaureate nursing programs all of the course work taught in associate degree and diploma programs plus a more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management and the humanities...
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...DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (NRS 430V-PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS) SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 The nursing profession has come a long way and continues to change. The effects of science and technology on the health care field cannot be over emphasized. New and modern approach to providing health care to patients require nurses to continue to seek knowledge and educate themselves in order to be well equipped to provide effective & safe care to their patients and the ability to make a well rounded and informed decision regarding health care issues as they arise. Education has always been of great importance to the nursing profession. The history of nursing reveals how women from different walks of life were able to put aside their differences, cultures, and beliefs to come together to provide care to casualties of the civil war. Their efforts created awareness for the need of well trained and educated nurses; consequently, training schools for nursing were established (Creasia & Friberg, 4). In this essay, the differences in competencies between Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor Degree Nursing (BSN) will be discussed. Furthermore, the benefits of BSN education to nursing practice and evaluation of how the education received can lead to positive patient outcome will be discussed. Anyone looking to gain entry into the nursing practice has two options to consider. The first is an associate degree...
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... 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 make them competent and qualified. Baccalaureate nursing programs all of the course work taught in associate degree and diploma programs plus a more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management and the humanities...
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...Differences in Competency between ADN and BSN Nurses Angela G. Strickland Grand Canyon University NRS-430V August 15, 2012 Differences in Competency between ADN and BSN Nurses Presently if a person chooses to be a registered nurse they can follow three different pathways; diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree. Diploma nurses obtain their education through a hospital based program. Associate degree programs are similar to baccalaureate degree programs except not as in-depth because of this they are more fast-paced. The Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is a four year academic degree that depending on which school and program can be very pricey. All three of these pathways will qualify the nurse to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The NCLEX only tests for the minimum competency in order to work as a safe nurse. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) “The NCLEX-RN is only one indicator of competency, and it does not measure performance over time or test for all of the knowledge and skills developed through a BSN program” (Rosseter, 2012). In this paper only the competency of the ADN and BSN nurses will be discussed. A large percentage of nurses take the associate degree pathway, it is an attractive option because of the shortened amount of time it takes to graduate and begin work as a registered nurse, plus it takes half the amount of money. The associate degree programs were developed in order to...
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...DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN Differences in competencies between ADN and BSN NRS- 430 V Grand Canyon University Michael Jones December/02/2012 DIFFERENCIES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN Nursing professions is undergoing rapid changes and are inevitable. Nurses should be able to adapt and practice these changes in order to provide quality health care to the society. Nurses are the vital part of the evolving health care arena, since our profession is getting more complex and demanding it is our responsibly to be competent in the profession for the better outcome. As there are differences in curriculum, there are visible differences in competencies. Both programs provide essential education for the students in order to practice whereas baccalaureate program is broad base which also includes teaching in critical thinking, leadership and management (Differentiated Essential Competencies ,2010). Nurses who possess baccalaureate degree have the capability to meet the complex and unpredictable needs of the divers population even in an unstructured environment. Studies show that there are decreased rate in medication errors, death rates when patients are cared by baccalaureate degree nurses (AACN, 2011). Majority of the task and responsibilities remains same for both the associate degree nurses and baccalaureate nurses. The associate degree nurses are very proficient in bedside nursing as they acquire knowledge through hands-on practice, whereas...
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...proves their competency by passing the NCLEX licensing examination. Registered nurses can be educated on three different levels, but I will address only two. The Associate Degree nurse and the Bachelor of Science Degree nurse levels. Although there are many similarities in competencies, there are also a number of differences. The Associates 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 typically lacks instruction in theory and the science of nursing. The ADN level nurse 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's defined the ADN as a technical nurse which included skill and some judgment to function at the intermediate level. Leadership and management were not part of the curriculum. Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) programs are taught at four year colleges and universities. Clinical competency is achieved, as in the ADN program, but also additional areas of study such as: leadership and management, critical thinking and community health care. In a study by Giger and Davidhizar (1990), BSN nurses significantly outscore ADN nurses in the professional category. They are were more concerned with research, teaching and community assessment, whereas the ADN nurse was more concerned with the technical aspects of nursing care (Giger...
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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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...Differences between Nurses Educated at Associate Level vs. Baccalaureate Level Nursing Christy Lilly Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-O501 March 27, 2015 Differences between Nurses Prepared at Associate Level vs. Baccalaureate Level Education can be a factor in determining a person’s success and well-being. Does the difference in RN education play a role in well-being of those they care for? I will explain some educational differences between an Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and a Baccalaureate of Science Nurse (BSN). Also, I will share a clinical case scenario to demonstrate the differences in approach, experience and skills effect clinical decisions made by a BSN and an ADN nurse. Associate Degree Nursing Education The ADN requires two or three years of college, whether at a community college or junior college. The graduate earns an Associates of Science in Nursing and is qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a licensed registered nurse (RN). The idea of the ADN was founded by Mildred Montag in 1952 due to the nursing shortage post World War II. Montag proposed a two-year program in junior or community colleges. Her intent was the ADN would be more educated than the untrained nurse, otherwise known as a practical nurse. The ADN would qualify to test for RN licensure and enter practice working under the supervision of a BSN nurse. Montag’s proposed framework and model was not executed completely. Instead...
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...position to initiate actions that will minimize negative outcome for patients.(Aiken et al 2003). For one to become a registered nurse there are three pathways to follow and these are Diploma- a 3year hospital based program, Associate degree- a 2year degree obtainable from community colleges, and Baccalaureate degree program from 4year colleges and universities. All three of these pathways will qualify the nurse to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). As stated in the journal of American Association of colleges of Nursing (AACN) “The NCLEX-RN is only one indicator of competency and does not measure performance over time or test for all the knowledge and skills developed through BSN program (Rossetter 2012). However, we will focus more on the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate degree level versus baccalaureate degree level in nursing and identify a patient care situation in which nursing care or approaches to decision making may differ based upon educational preparation. The associate degree program (ADN) which was founded by Mildred Montag due to severe shortage of nurses was designed to prepare technical bedside nurses for secondary care settings such as community hospitals and long term...
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...well-educated and highly qualified nursing workforce to deliver the high quality patient care. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact sheets: It continuously thrive to increase the highly qualified nursing workforce with education, so nurse will be more competent in clinical aspects and deliver high quality of care. Presently, successfully completion of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (BSN) graduate program study is the route to become a nurse in the United States, after passing the NCLEX exam. Both program are differed by when they started, reason for establishment and the study contents of it, are as follows. In 1952, ADN program is was first designed by the Mildred Montag, to alleviate the nursing shortage by creating technical nurses. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is normally subsist of general education and clinical courses credits coursed and study time is 2 years long. It is normally awarded by the Community colleges and nursing schools. Upon completion of such program, nursing student is eligible for NCLEX-RN license exam. As stated by Creasia & Friberg (2011), ADN program is very successful nursing program, which make ADN nurse eligible to pass NCLEX-RN exam and start a career as nurse with strong clinical competency. While Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) program was started in 1909 in University of Minnesota. This Program required 5 years of study, divided in 2 years of general...
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...National League for Nursing Evaluation and Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION ELAC Members: Marilyn H. Oermann (Chair) Karen Saewert (Chair-elect) Pamela Rutar Suzanne Yarbrough Sub-committee Members: Reba Childress Dawne-Marie Dunbar Sally Erdel Barbara Haas Evelyn Hayes Debra Hurd Sheila Kyle Gayle Preheim, Chair Linda Siktberg Gale R. Woolley, Chair A comprehensive literature review was completed, reflecting best practices in assessment, evaluation, and grading in nursing. This annotated bibliography of the literature is organized into four areas: assessment and evaluation in (a) the classroom, (b) the online environment, (c) clinical practice, and (d) learning and simulation laboratories. There is a fifth section that provides references on the assessment of psychomotor learning and performance; that section is not annotated. This work was completed by members of ELAC and its subcommittees as noted above. 1 CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT Ahmad, N. (2002). Evaluation of teaching: Through eyes of students. Plano: Institutional Research Office, Collin County Community College District. This article reviews the student evaluations instruments used to evaluate learning and faculty in the classroom. The purpose of this article was to search for come standardized instruments of student evaluations. Instruments used are: Individual Developmental and Educational Assessment (IDEA), Student Assessment of...
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...Running head: COMPETENCY DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN ADN AND BSN Competency Differential Between ADN and BSN Grand Canyon University NRS-430V Competency Differential Between ADN and BSN The role of a nurse has been recognized for centuries. The educational requirements of a nurse have been debated for about as long. Throughout the centuries, the role of the nurse has changed and at the same time, so have the education requirements for entry into the profession. Nurses have been educated in different scholastic settings throughout the ages and although nurses function in similar roles within the workplace, there are differences in competency based on educational background. This paper will focus on the competency differences in students trained at the associate level versus those trained at the baccalaureate level. Prior to 1909, prospective nurses were taught in hospital-based schools. These nurses earned their Diploma in Nursing after spending 2-3 years of intense training, living and working in a hospital. In 1909, the first permanent undergraduate university nursing program was established at the University of Minnesota. The time and money that was required for university programs made it difficult for many and enrollment was extremely low compared to the hospital-based diploma programs (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). In 1924, working with an endowment established by the Rockefeller Foundation, Annie Goodrich started a baccalaureate program, Bachelors of Science...
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