The Difference in competencies between Associate degrees versus Baccalaureate degree Name: Jackline M Kithinji Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0191 May 17, 2015. An associate degree level nurse has a two or three year degree from a community college. At the end of the education one can sit for the NCLEX examination and earn the RN title. This level of education was created to increase more nurses into the workforce quickly due to the shortage in labor. The Baccalaureate
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Educational Preparation The competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level (ADN) versus the baccalaureate-degree level have become a very important topic within the healthcare field. This paper will explain a nurse prepared at the baccalaureate-degree level (BSN) brings a higher level of competency to clinical settings. Acute care employers now prefer nurses that has achieve their BSN over the ADN with the goal of achieving Magnet status. It was challenging to write a paper that point
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ADN vs. BSN Elizabeth M. Fechtler Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V July 12, 2015 ADN VS BSN When taking your initial NCLEX examination, there is no differentiation between an associate-degree nurse and a nurse with a baccalaureate-degree. The questions are the same and are intended to demonstrate the basic knowledge and minimum technical competencies required to practice as a registered nurse. The differences between the degrees are noticed when the nurse puts her educational training into
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Competency Differences: Associate-degree level versus Baccalaureate-degree level nurses Karolyn M. Walker Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics June 24th, 2012 Competency Differences: Associate-degree level versus Baccalaureate-degree level nurses The future of nursing education changed forever in the 1950’s when Mildred Montag successfully created the two-year associate degree in nursing. Men and women who were unable to attend nursing school due to families, work
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three-year program. ("Diploma vs. BSN," 2010, p. 1) 2. Definition of the Associates Degree in Nursing An Associate’s Degree in Nursing is a two to three year degree. Requirements are a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. Often these nursing degrees are conferred at community colleges. There are many 4 year colleges and universities that offer the associates degree programs as well. (Seehorn, “n.d.”, p. 1) 3. Definition of the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) A Baccalaureate Degree in
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Educational Preparation Differences between Associates Degree versus Baccalaureate Degree Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics NRS 430V September 07, 2013 Educational Preparation Differences between Associates Degree versus Baccalaureate Degree Degree Nursing When working in a hospital setting one is unable to identify the difference between a nurse with a two year degree (AD) and one with a 4 year degree (BSN). The clinical and technical expertise of the AD and the
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Competencies between BSN and ADN programs. Barbara Quaye Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V JUNE 10TH. 2012 Having a well educated nursing work force will improve patient safety and provide enhanced nursing care. According to The American Association of colleges of Nursing, (AACN), the association is committed to working collaboratively to create a more highly qualified nursing work force . According to a 2008 National sample survey of registered nurses conducted by the Health Resources
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When looking at nursing as an art, there are many stepping stones involved. The traditional Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) is usually four years of education versus the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is usually completed within 2 years. The ADN program was created to help with nursing shortages. So the course was condensed to meet requirements. The BSN program offers a more in depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing
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Associate-Degree Level Versus the Baccalaureate-Degree Level in Nursing. Excellent patient care takes place in a hospital when well-educated nurses are employed. Evidence based investigations going on in the country is showing that fewer medication errors, lesser death rates and great patient outcomes are all connected to highly educated nurses being employed in a hospital. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has decided that highly educated nurses brings about clinical competencies
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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 levels of education impact the quality of care that patients receive to their outcome and whether their nurse possessed an associate or baccalaureate degree. In the October 2012 issue of Medical care, researchers from the
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