Differences in competencies: Baccalaureate of Science versus Associate of Science in Nursing Grand Canyon University: Profession Dynamics Section 0106 September 30, 2012 Baccalaureate of Science versus Associate of Science in Nursing There are three educational pathways to becoming a Registered nurse. These include baccalaureate, associate degree, and diploma programs (Friberg et al, 2011). It has been proven in various studies that nurses with a higher level of education
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Associate degree nurses, (ADN), and baccalaureate degree (BSN), nurses are prepared to be skillful and efficient in the clinical atmosphere. They both have the responsibility of being registered and licensed in their state with the Board of nursing in order to practice. (ADN) are prepared with a skill set and technical background and (BSN) are prepared for teaching and clinical leadership roles. (BSN) have learned to assess and implement practice based on evidence learned from research. The American
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BSN AND ADN Differences Between BSN and ADN Name Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics April 8, 2012 There appears to be a trend developing in the healthcare industry. Registered nurse diploma programs are closing. Just in the state of New Jersey; there are a number of diploma programs closing. That list had grown to include the school that I graduated from, Helene Fuld School of Nursing. It has also been reported that Mountainside Nursing
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Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching, and leading. The caring professional approach includes the values of autonomy, altruism, human dignity, integrity, and social justice with unconditional regard for all people. Nursing practice includes health promotion, disease prevention, early detection of health deviations, prompt and adequate treatment of the human response to acute and chronic illness, and compassionate
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What I look forward into going back to school and finishing my bachelor’s degree is the opportunity to expand my knowledge and skills beyond the clinical aspects of nursing. I wanted to be more educated, to know more regarding my field of interest. To be more accomplished as a nurse, for my personal growth, to somehow increase my job security in this competitive world and to better serve my patients. One thing I considered to be my greatest fear would be time, and the fear of not being familiar
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educations main forum is a university where the program is 4 years. It encompasses the essentials of the associate degree and expands the focus on physical and social sciences, research, theory, public and community health, management and humanities. A BSN education provides more for students and can create the nurses needed in today’s expanding health care system. (Lane and Kohlenberg, 2010) Research is linking nursing education to patient outcomes. Many surveys and researches have verified that higher
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nurses who hold a BSN provide a consistent and concise foundation and are more prepared to function in the role of a RN in a health care setting. The AACN states “Quality patient care hinges on having a well-educated nursing workforce. Research has shown that lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels. (AACN 2013).” By improving the education of nurses, the RN who holds a BSN or better will
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the NCLEX (Friberg, Creasia, 6th ed.). The Associate Degree nurses program are 2-3 year programs that can be obtained and a community college or some universities. Many students choose the ADN, because it is cost effective and shorter in length and yields the same jobs as a 4 year degree program. The ADN programs have produced some very competent nurses that work in many different settings. Nurses in an associate degree program are trained more at the bedside that in a classroom setting. These
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duties. However the difference between these two nurses are the educational levels attained. The BSN nurses has educational background that prepares them to be ready for the demands of the job. As they take more core classes which shape and build their skills as nurses. Education and training. The commitment require to become a baccalaureate degree nurse is more than that of an associate degree nurse, BSN nurses are in school for four years where as an associate degree program takes two years. They
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associate degree level versus the baccalaureate degree level in nursing. Identified a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision making may differ based upon the education preparation of nurses (BSN, DIPLOMA OR ADN) Nursing has been around for a very long time. A woman breast feeding a baby was a nurse, a woman caring for a sick child or family member was a nurse. ”every woman or at least almost every woman has at one time or another of her life, charge
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