influenced the role of education in preparing nurses to deliver safe and effective care and advocate for their patients. Nursing shortages have prompted multiple levels of education for entry level nurses. There are three pathways that have existed for nurses to become an RN. The Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN), the associate degree in nursing (ADN), and the diploma in nursing. There is also another undergraduate level of nursing for prospective nurses to pursue, the licensed practical/vocational
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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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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 base
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getting a BSN the new gadget IOM is pushing for in an effort to justify a proposed change in nursing that is ultimately a business decission? Is the cost worth the end result? Does a baccalaureate degree prepared nurse perform better than an associated degree prepared nurse? Let's explore some of the available data from recent statistics and research studies. According Altman (2012), having a BSN degree does not automatically or necessarily translate into better wages. Nurses with a BSN degree who
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EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION According to International Council of Nurses (2015) Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management, and education are also key nursing
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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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Daniel J. Dato-on Nancy McGushin Profession Dynamics February 1, 2015 Differences in Competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate degree level versus Baccalaureate-degree level in Nursing In the military, there are levels of rank each personnel is designated according to the education he/she has achieved and the merits that were accomplished. A sergeant would look up to a lieutenant and would follow commands from a superior in rank officer solely due to the training and experience
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one that stops after obtaining their nursing license, or one that obtains their nursing license so they can further their education. In this paper, we will discuss the differences of duties, professionalism, and competencies between the associate degree level (AND) and baccalaureate level of nursing (BSN). Associate degree nurses typically go through a community college or nursing program to obtain a 2 year degree. Once enrolled in that program, the student receives teaching of standard protocols
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DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES ADN vs. BSN Nursing is a dynamic and complex discipline that needs increased knowledge and skills. Today’s world expect from a nurse more than just carrying out MD’s orders or just give medication. A nurse must be able to take critical decisions sometimes, which need wide based education and exposure to many people. Both associate degree–prepared and baccalaureate-prepared nurses lead to same RN position at the beginning of their career, but there are some differences
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Educational Preparation Melinda Esch Grand Canyon University August 24, 2014 The big discussion of the associate degree vs a baccalaureate degree continues to challenge the nursing profession. The baccalaureate is the degree of choice making more options available to you in your career. Many organizations have attempted to present the data in one directions or another. The American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) continues to play a vital role in nursing education, research, and health
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