Educational Preparation
Susan Morgan Professional Dynamics
August 2, 2012
Running Head: EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT 2.
There are many different ways to become a registered nurse. You can choose from three different programs. The first one earning your diploma in nursing, however there are few programs like this left today. Typically this is offered through hospitals. You can earn your associates degree in nursing in about three years from any local community college. This is a nice option for those who are older, married and may have children. The degree takes three years to complete, its lower cost and gets you in the work force faster. Then there is a baccalaureate-prepared nurse which takes four years to complete. This program is offered at colleges and universities.
Dianne S. Moore phD, CNM, MN, MPH the vice president of nursing Academics at West Coast university always gets asked the question “why should I get a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) when I can get an associate degree in nursing (ADN) and still sit for the same NCLEX-RN exam to get my RN license?” (Moore 2009) Nurses with a BSN have a lot more opportunities to work in many health care facilities. The associate degree nurse is very limited to hospitals, nursing homes and clinics.
When looking at the skill preparation between the Associate Degree in Nursing, ADN and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN, the schools all require prerequisites and required clinical rotations within hospital, nursing home and community settings. Associate degree programs are known for more clinical experience, they also focus on more science and technical skills. Bachelor
