for life. The importance of the way the nurse delivers this care to the patient can make all the difference to the patients stay at the hospital. In the writer’s opinion education preparedness can change the way a nurse delivers patient care. ADN vs. BSN According to The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), “there are three routes to becoming a registered nurse: a 3-year diploma program typically administered in hospitals; a 3-year associate degree usually offered at community colleges;
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if one really needs to go back to school to obtain a higher level of nursing education. What’s the big deal having a baccalaureate-degree (BSN) in nursing versus having an Associate-degree (ADN) in nursing? Why go to school for four years and sit for the same National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) that an ADN must pass for his/her licensure that a BSN must to take as well? Taking the NCLEX-RN is a capstone experience to your studies. Passing demonstrates your competence so you can launch
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all aspects of the nursing profession. When it comes to nursing education, the recommendation stated in the IOM report is that nurses should obtain higher levels of education and preparation. Specifically, it is recommended that the percentage of BSN educated nurses be increased to 80% by the year 2020. The release of the IOM report has provided the momentum necessary to change nursing education across the country. (Institute of Medicine, 2011) One particular program that was approved in response
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the RN to BSN program on schedule. As an experienced and competent RN of 12 years, my management has given me an opportunity to serve as an intermittent Charge Nurse and a Preceptor on a 24-bed surgical unit. I serve as a Charge RN to my colleagues as well as a preceptor to new hires with BSN degree. I have a good rapport and a good working relationships with my colleagues. Assuming roles a leader with ADN, gave the drive and the motivation to advance my education by obtaining my BSN degree. My
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with regards to the provider of patient-centered care, diploma and associate degree nursing (ADN) prepare the nurses particularly to provide safe, compassionate bedside patient care in the hospital setting. A nurse with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) is prepared for greater orientation to community health, public health issues, leadership and management in addition to what a registered nurse holding ADN or diploma is required to do. A nurse with a baccalaureate degree is also required to develop
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Title: Development of the Future of Nursing James Flynn Grand Canyon University December 7, 2012 Title: Development of the Future of Nursing In an effort to provide American citizens with high quality, affordable health care the president signed into law and passed with help of congress, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in March of 2010. The ACA will attempt to provide at least 94% of the population with quality health coverage, while
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Title: Difference in Competences between Nurse Prepared at Associate Level vs. Baccalaureate Level Nursing- Patient Case Scenario Difference in Competences between Nurse Prepared at Associate Level vs. Baccalaureate Level Nursing history has proven the necessity of education in practice. Even though all nursing license or diploma have the same target of protection, promotion human being well-being and illness prevention, there are many different levels of tasks that different degree of
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2010, p. 163). Several educational pathways have become available for nurses to smoothly transition from the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The IOM report explains how many hospitals are making arrangements with colleges and universities in offering onsite classes. Online education is now available to ADN students and
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Educational Preparation Danielle Thompson Grand Canyon University With three million Registered Nurses in the United States, there are more nurses in the healthcare profession than any other medical occupation. Nurses can be employed in a variety of settings from hospitals and private practices, to nursing homes and the military, just to name a few. The career has a high level of projected job growth and demand, which means jobs will always be available for those who wish to pursue a career
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Educational Preparation: Associate- degree nurses versus baccalaureate- degree nurses Registered nurses make up one of the biggest professions in healthcare. There is a wide variety of skill levels amongst RNs, including differences in education. However, one thing they have in common is having passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Associate and baccalaureate degree programs each prepare its students for becoming nurses. Although, research has shown there is a variance in competencies
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