nursing profession has multiple entry levels which are diploma, Associate (ADN) degree and Baccalaureate (BSN) degree (Lane & Kohlenberg, 2010). Historically, The Bachelor of Science in nursing degree was established in 1909, whereas the Associate degree was established in 1958 (Hood & Leddy, 2006). BSN students are required to attend 4 years of college education, mostly given at colleges or universities, and on the other hand ADN students are required to attend 3 years of a community college nursing
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care. Education plays a vital role for nurses and other health care professionals to encompass their knowledge, skills and care to the patients. The discussion will be focused on the differences between an Associate degree nurse (ADN) and a Baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN). It will also explain a case scenario of which will demonstrate the differences in methods used in decision-making that may differentiate based on their educational preparation as an Associates and Bachelors degrees. Associate
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hospital these nurses are strongest clinically since the training is usually hospital based. The other two choices are the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and the Baccalaureate Degree Nurse (BSN) all of these graduate’s are candidates to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. This paper will discuss the differences in the competency levels between the ADN and BSN. The Associate Degree Nursing program provides an efficient, economical pathway to becoming a registered nurse. Graduates are competent in clinical
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Probably one of the most controversial research reports of all times in the great BSN versus ADN entry level debate among nursing academia is the Aiken study. This one research study was the major catalyst for the Institute of Medicine (IOM) calling for a ratio of 60% BSN and 40% ADN/ diploma in the North Carolina nursing workforce. Study Design: quantitative, observational study with cross-section design Objective: To examine whether the proportion of hospital RNs educated at the baccalaureate
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matter? What additional skills would I learn? These are some of the questions that many of todays’ working nurses ask themselves before returning to school to increase their knowledge base. Looking at the associate degree nurse (ADN) and the baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN), what competencies differentiate them? How does a higher level of education impact patient care? The quality of patient care relies on having well educated nurses in the work force. Research shows lower mortality rates and
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and the Baccalaureate degree programs. All three nursing programs leads to registered nurse licensure and entry positions as nurses. The differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level (ADN) versus nurses prepared at the baccalaureate-degree (BSN) level in nursing can never be over emphasized. There seems to be various rising controversies in the nursing profession regarding which of these degree levels in nursing is a better choice as an entry level into the profession
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Candace Tiley GCU RN-BSN Professional Dynamics NSG-430V April 7, 2013 Nurses with a Baccalaureate in nursing education versus Associate Degree in nursing education are prepared to deliver a higher standard of patient care. The differences in the core curriculum of the baccalaureate program set it above the associate degree program giving the nurse who holds a BSN better critical thinking skills The BSN educated nurse has a broader
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for the past 50 years started in the early 1960’s when a preliminary report by the Surgeon General’s Consultant Group on Nursing stated nurses in leadership positions should have a minimum of BSN preparation” (Orsolini-Hain, 2009, pp.266-271). By comparing the competencies of both the ADN nurse and the BSN nurse, one may begin to understand why there is such an ongoing debate about the educational qualifications of each of these nursing types and how they relate to entry level practice. “Ironically
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associate degree in nursing (ADN) and the baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) ADN versus BSN Education Currently there are not enough students that have completed the BSN programs to fill the needs of the shortage of nurses in the nation. ADN programs are a length of two years compared to a BSN program which is 4 years. ADN programs have been active because there is either no waiting to get in the program or a minimal amount of time compared to BSN programs which can take two
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matter? What additional skills would I learn? These are some of the questions that many of todays’ working nurses ask themselves before returning to school to increase their knowledge base. Looking at the associate degree nurse (ADN) and the baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN), what competencies differentiate them? How does a higher level of education impact patient care? The quality of patient care relies on having well educated nurses in the work force. Research shows lower mortality rates and
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