Competences Between an Associate’s Degree [ADN] and Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree [BSN] BY Maria Abbey. Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics. 1/7/16. Quality of patient’s care as concerns nursing hinges on having a well-educated nursing workforce just like other professions. The nursing profession is made up of different categories of educational levels of nurses ranging from associate degree [ADN] to bachelor in science [, BSN] masters in science[MSN] and
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ADN VS. BSN: The Differences Anna Hernandez Grand Canyon University ADN VS BSN The Differences New trends in healthcare system are requiring optimal patient outcomes in shorter amount of time period. Patients are requiring more advance care for more complex issues hospitals are now in need of highly skilled, trained professionals to provide this level of care. The quality of patient care and outcome of the patient depends a lot on the level of education of the nurse. Case studies have
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Running head: Educational Preparation Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University: Educational Preparation The purpose of this educational preparation is to discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level nursing. Nursing is a dynamic and complex discipline that needs increase knowledge and skills. Now days a nurse is
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According to the Grand Canyon University College of Business their mission statement is, “To challenge and inspire students to be servant leaders with the business skills and values necessary to drive organizational success and positively impact society” (“About”, n.d., para 6). To be successful in any personal venture one must be committed to their cause and posses certain qualities that help support their end goal. Entering into the GCU College of Business it is important to understand the three
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Nursing has been around for many of years that started off by military men and nuns taking care of the wounded in times of war. Back then it was not a respected profession and was more for the low class, poor, uneducated types of women with who took care of the sick. The conditions were poor and undesirable. Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, who came from upper class family found a calling for nursing and paved the way in which nursing is today. Nightingale not only used evidence
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Differences in Competency between ADN and BSN Nurses Angela G. Strickland Grand Canyon University NRS-430V August 15, 2012 Differences in Competency between ADN and BSN Nurses Presently if a person chooses to be a registered nurse they can follow three different pathways; diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree. Diploma nurses obtain their education through a hospital based program. Associate degree programs are similar to baccalaureate degree programs except not as in-depth because
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Grand Canyon University: NRS 430v Professional Dynamics February 19, 2012 Abstract For many years, society has debated about the nursing degree. What are the differences? What are the similarities? As nurses we have the opportunity to choose different levels of education. Which include: 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 is the protection, promotion
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ISLLC Standards Final Benchmark Assessment Lynn Carpenter Grand Canyon University: EDA-534 Date: October 13, 2014 Unwrapping the Standards Template * * Standard: #1(Vision): A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. | Knowledge - | Skills - | Enduring Understandings | Essential
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nursing school at a baccalaureate degree level will be more prepared and have higher competency levels than nurses graduating from an ADN program. Grand Canyon University follows the guidelines from the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) for the curriculum regarding the nursing education, including the RN-BSN program. (Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy, 2011) The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) fact sheet (Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing
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Difference in Competencies between Nurses prepared at Associate- degree level versus Baccalaureate-degree level Nursing is a profession which requires a lots of knowledge to treat patients in an efficient and creative method. Studies and personal skills have shown that nurses with baccalaureate level has smaller amount of errors, enhanced organization, critical thinking, increase in clinical skill and lower death rates than with nurses who have an associate degree level. Nursing practice
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