ADN versus BSN NRS-430V-0502 July 5th, 2015 Higher education is the golden standard to achieving a successful career and job. The level of education you accomplish will determine the type of job and quality of work that will be accessible to you in the future. Some people have the perception that an RN is an RN, with little understanding that an RN with an associate’s degree differ from an RN with a bachelor’s degree. I myself had that same perception when I started nursing. After further
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Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). An ADN is a two year program that is obtained at a community college, while a BSN is a four year program earned at a university. One may question why there are two different levels of education to get to the same position in nursing. While an Associate’s Degree (AD) prepared nurse has the necessary skills to provide patient care, they may lack critical thinking, leadership, and professionalism. A BSN prepared nurse has gained
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Competencies between ADN and BSN The increasing acuity of patients and their additional desires for care in community and residential settings demand a better level of academic preparation for nurses than was necessary within the past. Nurses from all academic backgrounds play a vital role in providing safe and emergency care to patients in all healthcare systems. Because the field of nursing needs more technical and more demanding, nurses should possess advanced critical thinking skills. There
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Associates Degree in Nursing vs Baccalaureates Degree in Nursing There are several differences between the associates’ degree (ADN) and the baccalaureates degree (BSN) in nursing of which in the following I will be exploring. According to the CGU College of Nursing Philosophy (2011) “In the baccalaureate program, clients are considered to be individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.” Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking
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Do BSN nurses provide better patient care than ADN nurses? Dorene Simpson-Longoria Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V 01-30-2016 While a patient in the hospital may not readily recognize whether their nurse holds an associates (AND) or bachelors (BSN) degree; is the underlying care superior when care is delivered by a BSN nurse? According to Robert Rosseter, in his fact sheet titled, “Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce,” “Quality patient care hinges on having a well-educated
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AND versus BSN, which degree to pursue Dawn York Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430v Michael Jones April 15, 2012 The age old question rear its ugly head again, do I pursue a 2 year degree or a 4 year degree? Will it make me a better nurse to obtain my 4 year degree? In this paper we will discuss the differences between a 2 year and a 4 year degree and the difference in the work place between the nurses that have the 2 different degrees. From here on forward
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Competencies between Associate and Baccalaureate-Degree Registered Nurses Differences in Competencies between Associate and Baccalaureate-Degree Registered Nurses For decades there has been research and many discussions on the differences of ADN, a diploma and a BSN nurse. Graduates of any of the three nursing programs at entry level all take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. The exam does not test for the differences between graduates of the different programs. It simply tests for the minimum competency
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BSN versus ADN Echo Browning RN/CWCA Grand Canyon University: NRS 430v February 19, 2012 Abstract For many years, society has debated about the nursing degree. What are the differences? What are the similarities? We have the opportunities to choose different levels of nursing education. Which include: diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, masters’ degree and nurse practitioner. In beginning we need to understand “What is nursing” in general? As defined by the ANA: Nursing
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response to the nursing shortage after World War II (Creasia 2011). The program was intended for those who desired to become registered nurses in a shorter period of time and at a more economic cost. The ADN program is offered in community colleges and some four year establishments across the country. The ADN program usually takes about two to three years to complete and graduate students can become registered nurses by sitting for the NCLEX-RN. Associate degree nurses are educated with technical skills
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job expectations and levels of patient interaction . Presently, associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) which takes two years to complete, diploma nursing program which takes three years to complete and baccalaureate degree in nursing which takes four years to complete, are the three levels of education that allow people to take the licensing exam (Hood ). Competencies of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) ADN’s are very competent in nursing care because they spend most of their time during their course
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