Title: The differences in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at ADN versus BSN level of Nursing with- Patient Case Scenario Name: Lu-Anna Godett Grand Canyon University: NRS-340V May 3rd, 2015 Nursing is a field that is constantly changing and evolving which makes it necessary for nurses to grow and evolve with it. One of the ways to facilitate these changes is through education. This paper will take a look at the difference in competencies of an Associates Degree and
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head: DIFFERENCES OF A BACCALAUREATE AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE Comparison of competencies between Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Prepared Nurses Kim Krapf Grand Canyon University NRS 430v October 11, 2013 The big question every nursing student asks is why a baccalaureate degree? How does this make me more valuable than a nurse receiving an associate’s degree? Does this make me a better nurse and why? These questions are posed all the time and the debate between both
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Running head: DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES ADN VS BSN The Differences in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at the Associate Degree Level vs. the Baccalaureate Degree Level. A competent nurse has the knowledge and skills needed to perform well in her work environment. There has been much discussion over how the level of competency is affected by a nurse’s educational preparation. Before the influence of Florence Nightingale there was no formal education for nurses and their
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“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 to become a registered nurse: a three year diploma program, a three year
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routes in becoming a Registered Nurse. There is the 2-3 year Associate degree level (ADN), which can be obtained at a community college, and there is the four year baccalaureate degree (BSN), which can be obtained at a university. In both routes after finishing the program the candidate needs to take the licensing examination test called NCLEX-RN. When making a decision of what route to take the difference in competencies need to be taken into consideration. Differences include level of knowledge, skill
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Competencies and Patient Care; ADN vs. BSN Kristina Aguilar Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics in Nursing NRS-430V-O101 Chris Bartholomew April 22, 2016 Competencies and Patient Care; ADN vs. BSN Introduction It could be hard for some people to understand the differences between the competencies of a Registered Nurse. They may ask, “Isn’t a Nurse, just a Nurse?” The answer is actually, “well, yes…. but not really.” There are 3 different avenues one can take to obtain
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430-V November 22, 2013 There are many differences in the nursing field between an undergraduate nurse, holding an associate’s degree (ADN) and a graduate nurse, holding a baccalaureate’s degree (BSN). The main focus of this paper is to identify the differences of competency in the nursing practice of nurses holding an ADN vs. a BSN degree in the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching, and leading. Competency is the ability to do something efficiently
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The Difference in Competencies: BSN v. ADN/Diploma When deciding to go to nursing school, it is not just a decision on what school to attend, it is also a decision on what degree to obtain. A two-year ADN program, a three-year diploma program, or a four year bachelor’s program are the current options to choose from. All will give the education needed to pass the licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN. All will provide the title of RN once the licensing exam is passed. All will have clinical rotations
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DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (NRS 430V-PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS) SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 The nursing profession has come a long way and continues to change. The effects of science and technology on the health care field cannot be over emphasized. New and modern approach to providing health care to patients require nurses to continue to seek knowledge and educate themselves in order to be well equipped to provide effective &
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NCLEX competency exam is taken by aspiring nurses with ADN or BSN degree. It is an exam that measures competency needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry-level nurse ((National Council of State Board of Nursing, 2008). Graduates from BSN and ADN programs do not receive the same equivalent education background. Besides the obvious number of education attained by BSN holders, ADN and BSN display differences in competencies within the work environment. Nurses with BSN possess
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