...The Educational Preparation of Bachelor Degree versus Associate Degree in Nursing Gurdarshan Gill Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Tracy Chesney July 27, 2013 The Educational Preparation of Bachelor Degree versus Associate Degree in Nursing Nursing has been regarded as the most trustworthy profession year after year in the United States (Laidman, 2012). Prior to the modern era of Nursing that began with Florence Nightingale, there was no specific profession of Nursing. (Grand Canyon University, 2011, para. 4) Nursing is an evolving profession and its demand for educational requirements is increasing. In the past, nurses held hospital-based diplomas or associate degrees in Nursing. Now the expectation for education of nurses has been increased which is shown by hospitals only hiring bachelor degree nurses. The comparison between associate degree nurses and bachelor degree nurses remains a constant discussion in healthcare. Do bachelor degree nurses provide a higher quality of care to their patients and are they better equipped to do so with their two year extended length of study? Associate degree programs are 2 years in length and have a heavy focus on technical and hands-on bedside training. This type of training is sufficient for nurses in areas such as secondary care settings and was brought about due to the nursing shortage in the 1950’s. (Creasia & Friberg, 2011, p. 27) This type of training is to the point and is...
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... Education Preparation: Associate Versus Bachelor degree in Nursing Heidi Alvarez Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V-0102 March 22, 2015 Education Preparation: Associate versus Bachelor’s in Nursing In 1909, the first baccalaureate nursing program was created in the United States(Creasia & Friberg, 2011, p. 25). After World War II there was a nursing shortage caused by the baby boom. In 1951, Mildred Montag created the associate degree nursing program for community colleges (Creasia & Friberg, 2011, p. 14). While intended to create nurse technicians to work under baccalaureate nurses these programs flourished and created more options for students to become licensed nurses (Creasia & Friberg, 2011, p. 15). While both associate degree nurses and bachelors degree nurses take the same NCLEX-RN exam there are differences in their competences. The purposes of this paper are to discuss the differences in competences between associate and bachelor’s prepared nurses and to identify a patient care situation which will describe how nursing interventions may differ based on nursing education levels. Associate versus Bachelor’s Degrees: Differences in Competencies Associate degree nursing programs are 2 years in length. They are a balance of general education and clinical nursing courses (Creasia & Friberg, 2011, p. 26). The purpose of the associate degree programs are to create competent technical beside nurses to work in hospital settings (Creasia...
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...ADN Competency Distinctions Between Bachelor Degree Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing Grand Canyon University The purpose of this paper is to discuss education differences in profession of nursing between Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor Degree Nursing and to compare competency between the two. Competency is an individual’s actual performance in particular situation, described how well individual integrates knowledge, attitudes, skills and behavior in delivering care according to expectations (Gurvis & Gray, 1995; Nolan, 1998). The nursing profession starts when Florence Nightingale established the Nightingale School for Nursing in 1860 in London (Creasia & Friberg, 2010, p. 4). Since that time nursing profession has grown around the world. In the United States of America only RN’s are legally allowed to offer nursing services. RN’s have to be certified by National Council Licensure after passing the NCLEX exam, the test for minimal technical competency for save entry into nursing practice (Rosseter, 2011, p 4). We have two categories of nurses – Associate Degree Nurses and Bachelor Degree Nurses. Associate Degree nursing program was developed during World War 2 at the time of shortage of nurses prompted by the war. Today Associate degree nursing demands two years of formal education that covers general courses (Orsolini – Hain & Waters, p. 267). ADN can be obtain in Community Colleges. It prepares nurses to work in clinical settings and provides...
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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 between the two degrees, and that hospitals employed with bachelor’s degree nurses have better patient outcomes (Aiken, Clarke, Cheung, Sloane & Silber, 2003). Associate degree nursing education was developed more than sixty years ago at the end of World War II. There was a shortage of nurses, and a project was initiated for the two- year degree. Doctor Mildred Montag, the project director, designed the curriculum to be patient centered instead of disease centered. It consisted of approximately half nursing courses and half general education courses. Fundamental concepts were instilled in the students in the beginning of the program, and by the second year were built on with more complex concepts. Clinical experiences were also different in that it included community facilities, in addition to hospital-based experiences. The two- year program deemed itself successful, and became a stimulus for growth. Even with the associate degree’s success, it has been a controversial subject when...
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...Competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-Degree level versus the Baccalaureate-Degree level in Nursing. Gillian Gimby Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V August 11, 2013 Discussing the Differences in Competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-Degree level versus the Baccalaureate-Degree level in Nursing. Nursing has been constantly evolving in every direction of the health care field. In the beginning of nursing it was built and expanded on many frameworks of education/models. In becoming a registered nurse there are many stage: general educations, prerequisites, nursing school of Associate or Baccalaureate degree, Master of Nursing in multiple fields and Doctoral degree. When becoming a registered nurse there consideration of what type of degree. Within this essay I will be viewing the differences between Associate-degree level (ADN) and Baccalaureate-degree level in nursing (BSN). Definition As defined by Wikipedia the definition of Associate -degree nurse is: “is a tertiary education nursing degree which typically takes 2-3 years to complete. This type of degree is usually awarded by community colleges or similar nursing schools. Students awarded an Associate of Science in Nursing are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN and apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse”. (Associate of Science in Nursing) As defined by Wikipedia the definition of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing: “is an American and Canadian four-year academic degree in the science and...
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...enhance the quality of patient recovery nurses must have different level of education. This paper is focused on 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 care system and other health care settings. The author has argued that there is a strong relationship between baccalaureate education and lower mortality rates. According to Olga Yakusheva and her associates at the university of Michigan reported that the increased numbers of graduate nurses on health care setting helped to decrease the death by 10.9%.It is obvious fact that the nurses at graduate level have more skills and knowledge towards patient care with evidenced based practice than undergraduate level nurses. Furthermore, the interprofessional communication capacity of bachelor level nurses is higher than undergraduate nurses so that they are more capable to provide best care based upon the patients need. The researchers at the university of Toronto proved that hospitals with higher number of graduate nurses have a tendency to decrease 30 days of death...
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...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 to become a licensed nurse. There are associate degree programs (or an ADN program) and bachelors degree programs (or BSN programs) available to students willing to complete either program. There are multiple differences between the two programs and the objectives and competencies taught in each degree. A few differences between those competencies will be discussed in this paper along with a patient care situation involving the decision-making skills between a nurse prepared at the baccalaureate level and associate level. The first difference between the two degrees is the multiple studies on nursing education linked to patient outcomes. These studies all show that the hospitals with a higher percentage of nurses baccalaureate level of nursing resulted in a lower mortality rate for their patients. In the January 2007 Journal of Advanced Nursing they reported findings that indicated just a 10% increase in the proportion of nurses who held a bachelor’s degree resulted in 9 fewer deaths for every 1,000 discharged...
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...BETWEEN NURSES PREPARED AT THE ASSOCIATE- DEGREE LEVEL VERSUS THE BACCALAUREATE-DEGREE LEVEL Donald Villarreal Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamic 01/09/2016 DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN NURSES PREPARED AT THE ASSOCIATE- DEGREE LEVEL VERSUS THE BACCALAUREATE-DEGREE LEVEL According to Graves & McMullen (2015), registered nursing ranked number 9 on top 25 jobs for 2015. Nursing has gained great admiration over time and there is a demand for registered nurses in our world today. This profession dates back to the 1800’s and Florence Nightingale the developer of modern nursing, went beyond just administering medications but was more concerned for her patients as a whole. A lot of practices that are in place at the hospitals, clinics, and schools today are due to her insightful research overtime. It is the nurses that have more contact with the patient than the doctors, it is the nurses that are at bedside in the middle of the night, and it is the nurses who comfort the families as well. This line of work requires a person to make good judgment calls, life-threatening decisions, and critical thinking on behalf of the patient. Any person who chooses to become a registered nurse must graduate from an accredited nursing program and obtain either an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). To obtain an associate degree it may take two years while bachelor’s degree takes four years. Associates degree programs...
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...Education is needed for self-enhancement. Nurses constantly desire to better themselves. They unceasingly advance in their profession by continuing school, obtaining certificates, and completing new training programs. The nursing profession has grown drastically from what it once was. Although there have been an abundance of change, the basis of why one practices nursing remains constant – the desire to make a difference in a person’s life by providing quality care. Nurses share the same drive and passion, but is that enough? Society and employers have preconceived notions about nurses at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level. They believe one’s level of education plays a significant role in nursing care and decision-making. Are they correct? Unfortunately, education does play a role in what an employer seeks for. It is proven true that health care facilities desire a nurse with a baccalaureate-degree, rather than an associates-degree. Pew Health Professions Commission (1998) states: No matter which type of entry into practice program one chooses, “the demands placed on nursing in the emerging health care system are likely to require a greater proportion of RNs who are prepared beyond the associate degree or diploma level.” (p. 64) Health care professionals are seeking nurses who are confident and competent. In their eyes, this means bachelor-prepared nurses. “Nurses who were diploma or associate degree prepared were initially less confident in delegating...
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...Associate Degree versus Baccalaureate prepared Nurses Liza Mosley Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V January 10, 2016 The Nursing Profession is diverse and offers individuals the opportunity to become Registered Nurses through Diploma, Associate, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate programs. Diploma and Associate programs are two year programs that can be taken through hospital programs or community colleges. Bachelor program are four year program taught at senior colleges and universities and often is required to obtain a graduate degree in Nursing such as Masters and Doctorate degrees. Both programs generally have an admission process, there are some prerequisite general education and health sciences course required to be completed prior to being admitted to the program, along with background checks and admission to the college or university is required before submitting an application to the program. The Associate and Bachelor degrees prepare nurses to take the National Council Licensure Examination more commonly called the NCLEX-RN. These two degrees have many similarities, however there are also differences and that is what will be explored in this paper. An Associate’s degree in Nursing is a fast way to enter the nursing profession, it's a two year program which consist of general education and nursing core curriculum such as Adult health, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Psychiatry, Community Health and Geriatrics. This degree trains nurses to be more bedside...
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...Bachelors Degree versus Associates Degree in Nursing Steve Doane Grand Canyon University There are three ways to become a registered nurse. A 3 year program working with a hospital earns you a diploma registered nurse. Attending a 2 year college, such as a community college, earns you an associate degree in nursing. Attending a 4 year college, which is a university, earns you a bachelors degree in nursing. Nurses with their associate’s degree are limited in finding a job; they are getting what is considered entry level jobs. For example, jobs at a long term care facility, due to the difficulty for them of getting a job at a hospital. Most hospitals want to hire nurses with their bachelors degree, as opposed to a nurse with their associates degree. Nurses with their associate’s degree do not have the same level of education, leadership skills and critical thinking skills. Nurses with their associate degree are getting the basics in nursing school. Nurses with their baccalaureate are getting a more in depth education. The increased capability means that nurses with their baccalaureate are getting more of the jobs in the hospitals and in management positions. The new healthcare reform is requiring that 80% of nurses have their baccalaureate degree by the year 2020(Wood, Robert 2013). In order to comply with these new regulations, nurses with baccalaureate degree are in demand with the hospitals. Hospitals, federal agencies, the military, nurse executives, magnet hospitals...
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...Bachelor Degree versus Associate Degree So, Why? The reason why this is the million dollar question is because one will not know until they are at the next level. For that reason I referred to my husband who has an advance degree in nursing. He graduated more than twenty years ago with an associate degree and went on to obtain a bachelor degree so after. He stated that when “he was in school the pending threat was that Associate Degree Nurses (ADNs) will be phased out in the future.” For that reason he went on to obtain his bachelor. However, as the years passed he realized that time was repeating itself and nurses over the decades were being told year after year ADNs will be phased out. But it was both far from the truth but gradually becoming a reality. In the book, Nursing Against the Odds, Susan Gordon identified that in the 1990’s nursing was under attack through the establishment of the managed care system. She stated that “many hospitals responded with cuts and restructuring plans that drastically increased the workloads of individual nurses, even as the cost pressures also meant the average hospital patient was sicker and the average stay shorter, so the patient actually needed far more care.” Now my husband a 1992 graduate confirmed this by identifying working on a 44 bed cardiac post-open heart unit with only four registered nurses and two licensed practical nurses each shift. The nurse to patient ratio was 10:1 with a medication nurse. At that time he thought how...
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...Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level in Nursing Mary Khristeen Isidro Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Mrs. Marion Marino-Meyash Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level in Nursing Nurses are an imperative part of the health care team. Working concurrently with doctors, nurses ensure that patients obtain the highest quality of care and execute many of the routine functions of patient treatment. Associate degree nursing (ADN) education developed from Mildred Montag's research and differentiated practice vision in 1952. From the first set of graduates, Montag's differentiated practice vision did not take hold. Lack of differentiation of nurses' role and functions in practice based on education preparation continues today (Mathias, 2009). An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) emphases on the technical standpoints of nursing, rather than the theoretical and academic aspects of nursing usually covered in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. ADN students will have to accomplish some fundamental prerequisites before taking nursing curriculum, such as courses in writing, social science, history, etc. Nursing-specific module will likely enfold such topics as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, family health, pediatric and geriatric medicine, pharmacology, psychology and mental health. State Boards of Nursing in each state regulate which programs are customary for that state. Upon achievement of a state certified...
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...Associates Degree of Nursing Versus Bachelors Degree of Nursing: The Road to an Informed Decision John Yerger Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V November 3, 2012 Associates Degree of Nursing versus Bachelors Degree of Nursing: The Road to an Informed Decision When one finds a fork in the road one must look at all options before making an informed decision. When assessing the options to become a registered nurse (RN) what presents itself is just that, a fork in the road. On one side of the road, lies the Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) and on the other side the Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN). Let one examine all aspects that are required for obtaining either degree to make an informed decision. Basic Considerations When one is considering the nursing profession as a career, some important aspects that must be evaluated include one’s family situation (single versus married), future job requirements (how many hours and shifts are needed per week to fulfill the job requirements), and financial circumstances (cost of continuing education). Other topics that must be taken into account include any aspirations to eventually achieve any position in leadership or management and the education that is required to achieve that position. Education and Training When considering the educational requirement, one must first understand the ADN program is a two to three year course that centers primarily on the technical side of nursing (Miller...
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...differences between nurses prepared at the ADN versus the BSN level Shelley Mae Candelaria, ADN, RN Grand Canyon University: NUR430 June 11, 2015 Abstract In nursing, one can obtain one or more of three degrees in the nursing field. Two of the more sought after degrees are Associates Degree of Nursing and Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing. These two degrees have many similarities but in the same respect are exceedingly different. Research suggests a vast difference in the competencies regarding nurses with an ADN versus BSN. Title: The differences between nurses prepared at the ADN versus the BSN level Associates Degree of Nursing The ADN came in to play after the World War II when professional nurses, nurses that held a BSN, were in a large shortage. In the year 1948, Dr. Montag from Adelphi School of Nursing advocated to decrease the amount of education a potential nurse had to obtain, from 4-5 year program to a short 2 year program, in hopes these vocational nurses would assist in helping the shortage and she later assisted in the founding of the associates degree program. According to the Adelphi College of Nursing and Public Health the, “Associate degree education for nursing began as part of an experimental project at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York in the 1950s. In her doctoral dissertation, Dr. Montag proposed educating a technical nurse for two years to assist the professional nurse, whom she envisioned as having a baccalaureate degree”. (Adelphi University...
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