The Differences Between Baccalaureates Versus Associate Degree Salamatu Bah Chris Bartholemew Grand Canyon University NRS430 December 12, 2015
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Write a formal paper of 750-1,000 words that addresses the following: 1. Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level. 2. Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a diploma or ADN degree). For additional help finding research on this topic, refer to the GCU Library tutorial
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baccalaureate nursing program is a 4-year degree offered at senior colleges and universities. It includes a more in-depth study of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management and the humanities. BSN educated nurses are believed to be the most well-prepared of the three programs to meet the demands of the nation’s changing and more challenging healthcare needs.(“Fact Sheet: The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice”,2012) A study of the history
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all well-being. The question that is being asked by many in the healthcare community is whether or not the patient is best served by having the care delivered by an associate-degree nurse (ADN) or a nurse that has a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). This paper will review a few of the differences in competencies for nurses that are prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level in nursing. There are three levels of education that will qualify an individual to take
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profession as a whole. While all registered nurses take the same NCLEX exam to gain licensure, their educational backgrounds are completely different. The educational curriculum in each program has similarities and differences and due to the differences nurses will have various competency levels. The diploma program was the first type of nursing education offered and was established in the late 19th century and became the dominant model in the United States during this timeframe. This educational
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new ideas whether it is at the management or organizational level, political level or at the patient’s bedside, we must unite and work as a team to excel to the next level. To promote change it takes a strong leader with creative ideas to make a difference. Anyone can be a leader but that does not mean people will follow. We must actively voice our concerns and opinions at meetings, advisory committees and to the boards where policy decisions are made. Nurses were not seen as leaders in the past
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to the common man. The 2010 Affordable Care Act is the biggest transformation since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid programs in 1965. To make a difference in this nursing education needs to be improved at all levels. Nursing education is an ongoing process and it should be made available to all practicing nurses whether an LPN/LVN, ADN or BSN. The report determines the fact that all nurses achieve an optimum level of training and education from an education system that caters to the academic
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Educational Preparation: The Differences in Competencies Between Nurses Prepared at the Associate-Degree Level Versus the Baccalaureate-Degree Level in Nursing Eric Bradford Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics June 16th, 2013 Educational Preparation: The Differences in Competencies Between Nurses Prepared at the Associate-Degree Level Versus the Baccalaureate-Degree Level in Nursing Throughout the United States there a two basic nursing programs one can complete
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positive attitudes toward education learning among nurses, and allow us to entice nurses to return to school. It may also identify crucial steps to ensure the provision of quality healthcare. Keywords: nursing; attitudes; continuing education; RN-BSN; post-registration education; literature review THE PROBLEM H ealthcare is a fast paced, dynamic environment where providers of care should continually renew, update, and challenge their knowledge. ‘The complexity of medical and surgical interventions
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competences between nurses prepared at the Associate level versus baccalaureate degree level.Using a patient identification situation, The paper will also describe on differences in nursing care and approach to decision making by associate and Baccalaureate degree level. Differences in Competencies between ADN and BSN Nurses According to AACN and other researchers the education has a significant influence on nurses ability to deal with various situations in patient
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