Competencies between nurses at ADN vs BSN level in nursing Nurses comprise the largest profession in the health care industry. There are more than 3 million registered nurses in the United States. According to surveys, 50% of the RN workforce has a baccalaureate degree, 36.1% of nurses hold an associate degree, and 13.9% have a diploma in nursing (AACN fact sheet). The associate degree of nursing (ADN) actually began due to a shortage of nursing in the 1950’s. The ADN programs also allowed for more
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ADN nurses versus BSN nurses For many years, nursing was practiced by religious men with only crude training and no formal education. These men had a calling to help the sick and poor. As time went on the task of taking care of the sick fell upon the lowest of society, and nursing was at its’ worst (The Daughters of charity, 2014). Nursing was not looked at as a desirable or respectable profession and many chose any other job over nursing. This paper will explore how nursing has changed to
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acutely and chronically ill. There are three different ways in which one could obtain a degree in nursing and become a Registered Nurse. An Associate’s degree of nursing (ADN) which is a 2 yr. degree, a diploma nurse which is a 3 yr. program completed in a hospital based setting and the Baccalaureate degree of nursing (BSN) which is a 4 year degree and considered to some the entry level into nursing. Completion of any of these three programs qualifies a nurse to take the National Council Licensure
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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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When deciding where to attend college, many students ponder the question “Why should I go to school longer to get my BSN when I can finish quicker and attain my ADN?” I at one time, contemplated this very same question. I chose to take the quicker route and I regret it to this day. At that time, I did not realize that there was so much of a difference in a BSN prepared nurse and an ADN prepared nurse. I was young and naïve and did not think about the future of my career. There are 3 different ways
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The Advantage of the BSN Degree Grand Canyon University 8/25/2012 The obvious difference between the ADN and BSN is the ADN is a two year associate degree and the BSN is a Baccalaureate degree and usually takes four years to complete. I believe the most appealing advantage of the ADN program is time it takes to complete. Nurses can get there RN in two years thus enabling them to get a job quicker. It is also the less expensive way to go. The cost of college
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ADN versus BSN Beth Ruhland GCU Professional Dynamics NRS430v Rita Borden February 12, 2012 ADN versus BSN Currently, nurses must be able to do more than just follow doctor’s orders and start IVs. They need to be able to think critically, make decisions about patient care, and be prepared to question doctors if their orders appear to be inappropriate, as well as be a teacher to the patient and family. These are all expected of nurses whether they have an ADN or BSN. More often than
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professional level. (ANA, 1965). In this paper I would like to discuss the differences in competencies between nurses that have been prepared at a BSN vs ADN level of nursing. In addition I would like to discuss a situation in which patient-care shows approaches and decision-making and care based on educational preparation of a BSN RN versus a diploma or ADN degree nurse. Many studies have been done in Nursing Education. The research is based on today's Nursing preparedness. There are three different
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BSN vs. ADN Molly Kurian GCU Professional Dynamics NRS-430V May 18, 2012 BSN vs. ADN Nurses are expected to be independent decision makers due to the complexities their jobs entire. Fast growing clinical knowledge and advancing technology in health care have made the difference amongst associates and baccalaureate degrees. One of the largest differences in the degrees is the years of education required; 2 years for associate degree (ADN) and 4 years for baccalaureate degree (BSN).
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between the nurses prepared with an Associate degree (ADN) when compared to those nurses who have trained in a Baccalaureate degree (BSN). Though nurses getting these degrees have their differences in preparation, nurses earning these degrees have adequate theoretical and clinical learning experiences. The license qualifying examination for many states- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) - does not differentiate between ADN and BSN degree prepared nurses and allows nurses with both degrees
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