...Canyon University: Professional Dynamics December 6, 2015 BSN vs. ADN The discussion of rather an associate’s or bachelor’s degree should be the required educational experience of future nurses is one that will not end until one or the other is completely phased out. Some healthcare facilities have already begun the process of requiring their nurses to have a BSN versus an ADN upon hiring. A major difference between the two degrees is that a BSN readily prepares an individual for more advanced positions than an ADN, such as nurse manager. The BSN also has more preparation for entrance into an advanced degree program, such as nurse practitioner. It has reached a point where nurses are being put in positions to advocate for large groups of individuals, be involved in the politics of healthcare, and serve as a representative for nurses everywhere; however, there are only few nurses taking on these grand roles. Lack of preparation, knowledge, and ceasing further education is to blame. Obtaining a BSN as expressed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2015) “enhances both clinical competency and care delivery”. This presents another difference between the two degrees. Another difference between the ADN and BSN is that the clinical experience for both the patient and nurse is observingly different. A study done to explore the clinical differences between a nurse with an ADN vs a nurse with a BSN expressed that many times the nurse’s critical thinking skills...
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...Overview of Difference in Competencies between ADN and BSN Overview of Difference in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at the Associate degree level versus the baccalaureate degree level in nursing Overview of Difference in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at the Associate degree level versus the baccalaureate degree level in nursing The common goal of the nursing community worldwide is to make sure that quality care is given for all patient population. While doing this, it also wants to maintain the credentials, code of ethics, standards, competencies, and continuing education. Both ADN and BSN nurses give care in a holistic method for individuals who are healthy and sick and are from all ages and cultures. An individual’s physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual needs will be considered by the nurses while giving care to that person. The profession of nursing is a combination of physical science, social science, nursing theory and technology in caring for individuals. Showing empathy towards patients’ needs is one of the great qualities for which nurses are well known. Some of the core nursing competencies include nursing knowledge, patient-centered care, professionalism, ethics, leadership & communication. ADN and BSN programs help nurses to gain expertise in specific areas of practice. In the quality of patient care provided by ADN and BSN prepared nurses, there is no difference. But...
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...Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level. Grand Canyon University NRS430V Tricia Aud October 24, 2014 Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level. Although they are educated in different settings, when completion of these programs both ADN/BSN sit for the same NCLEX-RN exam. After graduating from an accredited nursing school, one must take a state board exam. This will allow the individual to practice in the state in which the requirements were met. There are differences between the higher degree level nurse and the ADN. This includes the degree of commitment, leadership skills, and their exceptional quality of patient care. Education, a continuous and never ending and ongoing process. Each day and at any given time, new developments come to light and new diseases and remedies found. The healthcare profession has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. Nursing care is crucial and play a very important role to insure competent care and patient safety. Nurses work hand in hand with Doctors in treating, planning and management of patients in their time of need. Legal and ethically, we as nurses are responsible for the care provided and always remember continuity of care is a must. Nursing profession now calls for better qualified and well groomed nurses. Most hospitals are...
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...Title: The differences between nurses prepared at the ADN versus the BSN level Shelley Mae Candelaria, ADN, RN Grand Canyon University: NUR430 June 11, 2015 Abstract In nursing, one can obtain one or more of three degrees in the nursing field. Two of the more sought after degrees are Associates Degree of Nursing and Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing. These two degrees have many similarities but in the same respect are exceedingly different. Research suggests a vast difference in the competencies regarding nurses with an ADN versus BSN. Title: The differences between nurses prepared at the ADN versus the BSN level Associates Degree of Nursing The ADN came in to play after the World War II when professional nurses, nurses that held a BSN, were in a large shortage. In the year 1948, Dr. Montag from Adelphi School of Nursing advocated to decrease the amount of education a potential nurse had to obtain, from 4-5 year program to a short 2 year program, in hopes these vocational nurses would assist in helping the shortage and she later assisted in the founding of the associates degree program. According to the Adelphi College of Nursing and Public Health the, “Associate degree education for nursing began as part of an experimental project at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York in the 1950s. In her doctoral dissertation, Dr. Montag proposed educating a technical nurse for two years to assist the professional nurse, whom she envisioned as having a baccalaureate degree”...
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...This paper will outline the differences in competencies between Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) prepared nurses. Then identify a patient care situation describing how nursing care or approaches to decision making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse. The Free online Dictionary (2013) depicts competency as “The quality of being competent or capable of performing an allotted function.” Here is a comparison of two different pathways to becoming a Registered Nurse: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN) programs. Born out of the nursing shortage in 1952, the Associate Degree nurse came in to fruition thanks to Mildred Montag. The Associate Degree program for Registered Nurses is two-three years length. This program does hold academic credit based on clinical and general studies preparing these students to be able to function as “technical” bedside nurses. At the end of the ADN program students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (Creasia & Reid, 2011). The Bachelors of Science program is four years in length and actually regarded by the American Nurse association as the original entry level requirement to becoming a Registered Nurse (Smith, 2009). This program originated in 1909. The BSN program is based on evidence based practice, Community nursing, and prepares these nurses for leadership roles whereas the ADN programs do not function to prepare nurses in leadership roles (Creasia...
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...The Difference between an ADN nurse and a BSN nurse Amber R Morales Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V April 24, 2015 Nurses are prepared in many ways, from the associates Degree (ADN), to a baccalaureate degree(BSN) and beyond to masters and doctoral. Just like with humans, nurses come in different shapes and sizes per se, but all with one main focus of providing the highest level of care to our patients and their family. All nurses take the same national exam, NCLEX-RN, which test for “minimum technical competency for a safe entry” into the nursing environment (Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce, 2015). The NCLEX-RN is a national certification, but each states board of nursing provides licensing. Daily the healthcare system is changing, therefor nursing is continuously changing. As hospitals try to achieve different levels of ranking or status, the nursing field will have to make needed changes to meet the requirements as well. Hospitals are putting into effect the needed requirements of their nursing staff to become more knowledgeable in their care, provide the highest level of care, and constantly ensuring patient safety. This paper will focus on the differences in approach, explain the roles and skills made by the associates-degree prepared registered nurse (RN) versus a baccalaureate-degree prepared RN. Initially RN’s did not receive licensure in the medical field or proper training, but Mildred Montag “revolutionized nursing education.” Due to...
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...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...
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...Baccalaureate prepared nurses versus Associate prepared nurses Shirley Jones Baccalaureate prepared nurses versus Associate prepared nurses What are the differences between baccalaureates prepared nurses and associates prepared nurses? This has been a topic for discussion for many years. Prior to the modern practice of nursing, the sick were taken care of by the less-than-desirable population such as “sinners, saints or mothers”. (L. Hover, lecture notes, June 2013). Times have changed since the days when prostitutes and women of ill repute or members of religious orders tended to the sick. (L. Hover, lecture notes, June 2013). In today’s nursing, no major differences are noted between the cognitive abilities of students in baccalaureate and associate degree programs (Davis-Martin, 1990). Baccalaureate nurses are generally seen as being better prepared for a wide range of nursing competencies and are seen as performing in the professional role in which they are prepared. Associate degree nurses are seen as performing well in the technical role for which they have been prepared, as well as in some leadership roles for which they were not originally prepared (Davis-Martin, 1990). One difference in competencies between the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and the Baccalaureate Degree Nurse (BSN) is the time spent in the formal education process. The associate prepared nurse usually obtains their degree from a community college or junior college whereas the BSN nurse attends...
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...8 million registered nurses (HRSA, 2013), it has become accepted that this sector will face significant transformation as well. Some of the current trends that are driving these changes in our healthcare system consist of the aging of the population, particularly the baby boomers, which will create a greater demand for nurses in the very near future, accelerated by the large number of nurses nearing retirement. Also the implementation of the Affordable Act is another reason for an increase in the demand for RNs, as this act expands the role of nurses in primary care and other advanced practice roles. According to the Health Resources and Service Administration, in 2010, the Associate Degree in Nursing( ADN), was the most common degree obtained for entry into the nursing profession, with almost one-half of all new nurses possessing this degree ( HRSA, 2010, p. 2-2). Considering the three ways to get into nursing, Diploma, ADN or BSN, it was quite outstanding to find out that ADN and Diploma graduates together in 2010 comprised 65.8% of all new nurses( HRSA, 2010). Even more puzzling was reading the report from the Institute of Medicine released the same year calling out to increasing the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses to 80% by 2020, in order to respond “to the demands of an evolving health care system and meet the changing needs of patients, nurses must achieve higher levels of education”. (IOM, 2010). SO if all three, ADN , Diploma and BSN take the same NCLEX,...
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...Education Preparation: Associate Versus Bachelor degree in Nursing Chandani Garg Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V Professional Dynamics September 16, 2015 Education Preparation: Associate versus Bachelor’s in Nursing The Art of nursing is here since the Biblical times but the modern nursing emerged after the time of Florence Nightingale. In 1873 nursing education was started formally as 4-month hospital training at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Nursing has been growing since then and will continue to grow in future. In 1909 the first 4-yrs bachelor’s degree nursing program was established at the University of Minnesota. Due to the shortage of nurses after the World War II, again in 1952, nurse tech 2-yrs associate degree nursing program was started. Today nursing is a profession with multiple pathways for entry level practice. The purposes of this paper are to discuss the differences in competences between associate and bachelor’s prepared nurses and how their education levels affect the patient outcome. Associate versus Bachelor’s Degrees: Differences in Competencies Mildred Montag in 1952 proposed 2-year associate degree nursing program to prepare technical bedside nurses for secondary care settings, like nursing homes and community hospitals. The graduates of this program are provided with basic general education and skills required for entry into clinical nursing courses. Because the program was shorter than Bachelor’s degree it was more...
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...The Differences in Competency between ADN and BSN level in nursing There are three different education approaches to becoming an RN. In each course of study, the student is eligible to take the NCLEX exam to become an RN. The NCLEX tests for the minimum technical competency for safe entry into basic nursing practice. The associate degree of nursing is a two year program offered at a community college, a diploma program is attained at a hospital and is a three year program, and the Baccalaureate of Science Nursing degree is achieved at the university in 4 years. In this paper, I will compare the competency levels between Associate Degree/Diploma Nursing and Baccalaureate of Science of Nursing. Nursing education began in the 1800’s in a hospital in Germany. Florence Nightingale, who is the founder of contemporary nursing, gained a small amount of formal training there. The Associate Degree of nursing program began in 1951 when Mildred Montag, a nurse educator, proposed a new 2 year associate degree program, to be taught at community colleges for entry level nurse technicians. It was created to produce a large number nurses in a short period of time. The ADN focuses on more of the technical aspects of nursing which include caring for patients, critical thinking skills while being clinically competent. These skills are utilized using ethical decisions and following professional standards set forth by the Board of Nursing. The Bachelor of Science degree in nursing focuses...
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...Nursing Research Discuss the differences in competiencies between nurses prepared at the AD level versus the BSN level in nursing Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care of approaches to decisioin making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a ADN) Competent bedside nurses, regardless of degree, are in high demand. To become a licensed registered nurse, all nurses must pass the NCLEX licensing exam, and graduate from an accredited school of nursing. The debate continues as to whether an ADN degree is adequate, or whether nurses need more advanced training with the BSN degree. This paper will discuss the differences between these two degrees. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/adn-facts AACN recognizes the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as the minimum educational requirement for what the organization holds to be professional-level nursing practice. AACN's support for the BSN does not mean that we seek to bar ADN graduates from practicing nursing to the full extent of their skills and abilities. AACN maintains this position while recognizing the role ADN-prepared nurses play in the delivery of health care. AACN has a long history of supporting RN-to-Baccalaureate education. From 1986-1988, AACN conducted a study funded by the Division of Nursing, HRSA. The purpose of the study was to provide national data about RN-to-Baccalaureate education both from the institutional...
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...Associates Versus Bachelors Prepared Nurses Heidi Oppenheimer Grand Canyon University For the past decade or so the debate between the efficacy of bachelors prepared nurses, diploma nurses, and associates prepared nurses has been a hot top topic. In general, there doesn’t appear to be a difference in skill set, but with at least two years of continued training and education for a bachelor’s degree, there must be some difference. As with all nursing studies, patient care and safety must be examined. With many experts publishing studies diving into the health care field to determine the difference with regards to patient safety, the scales appear to be tipping in favor of bachelors prepared nurses. Although the differences in technical skills between an Associated Degree in Nursing (ADN), Diploma Nurse, and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) nurse tend to be minimal, as most BSN programs require additional classes in communication, critical thinking and leadership there is a distinct difference in leadership, communication abilities, and the tendency to make errors. An ADN requires two years of study and a BSN will require four years. Although the diploma nurse is slowly losing favor, there are still a handful of programs that allow the student nurse to spend one to two years straight out of high school with little to no pre-requisites and focus their studies almost exclusively on the hands-on technical skills required for nurses. While all programs have their...
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...Running head: THE DIFFERENCE IN COMPETENCIES OF AN ADN AND A BSN 1 The Difference in Competencies of a Nurse with an ADN versus a Nurse with a BSN Stacey M. Kestler Grand Canyon University THE DIFFERENCE IN COMPETENCIES OF AN ADN AND A BSN 2 Abstract According to American Association of Colleges of Nursing fact sheet: Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce, there are 2.8 million registered nurses currently active and practicing, of these 55% hold a bachelor’s degree, and by 2020 they estimate that number will increase to 80%. This is important because what will happen to the nurses that currently have an ADN or are about to enter into the ADN program? What is the difference between a nurse with an ADN and a nurse with a BSN, and is one better than the other? Nurses make the decisions to get their ADN or BSN for many different reasons, but there are many journals and articles in publication that statically show that having a BSN is safer for patients. In the October 2014 issue of Medical Care, it published that having a 10% increase in the proportion of bachelor educated nurses decreased mortality rates by 10.9%. In the May 2014 issue of The Lancet, it published that European hospitals with a higher number of BSN nurses showed that patients were more likely to live after facing complications due to surgery. In conclusion Nancy Burgess states in her article ADN versus BSN Nursing Degree…Which will it be?, that...
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...Associates Degree of Nursing Versus Bachelors Degree of Nursing: The Road to an Informed Decision John Yerger Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V November 3, 2012 Associates Degree of Nursing versus Bachelors Degree of Nursing: The Road to an Informed Decision When one finds a fork in the road one must look at all options before making an informed decision. When assessing the options to become a registered nurse (RN) what presents itself is just that, a fork in the road. On one side of the road, lies the Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) and on the other side the Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN). Let one examine all aspects that are required for obtaining either degree to make an informed decision. Basic Considerations When one is considering the nursing profession as a career, some important aspects that must be evaluated include one’s family situation (single versus married), future job requirements (how many hours and shifts are needed per week to fulfill the job requirements), and financial circumstances (cost of continuing education). Other topics that must be taken into account include any aspirations to eventually achieve any position in leadership or management and the education that is required to achieve that position. Education and Training When considering the educational requirement, one must first understand the ADN program is a two to three year course that centers primarily on the technical side of nursing (Miller...
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