...entry-level nurses. How much more professional and effective are the BSN nurses versus ADN or diploma based trained nurses? This leads me to ask the question: Is the use of Baccalaureate Degree Nurses any more effective than the use of Associate Degree Nurses? Professional Values: The Case for RN-BSN Completion Education. (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). This study was done to determine if BSN nurses possess greater professionalism than ADN nurses do. The purpose of this research study was to answer two main questions. “Do differences in the perception of professional values exist among practicing RNs? If so, is the difference related to educational background or is it due to other factors?” (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). Nurses in hospital settings were interviewed and surveyed. Three programs were looked at. The BSN, associate degree and hospital-based diploma programs. “A total of 590 RN’s who were working at a mid-sized Mid-western hospital and 130 nurses enrolled in an RN-BSN program were invited by e-mail to participate in the study” (Kubsch, & Hansen, 2008). The survey was done solely online. There were a total of 198 surveys completed electronically. The average age of the nurses who completed the survey was 41-50 years of age. More than three fourths of the 94% worked in a hospital setting. The research confirmed the highest level of professionalism was derived from the BSN nurses. The lowest came from the ADN group. The diploma based programs fell mainly in the middle, in part...
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...Difference Between ADN versus BSN Prepared Nurses Grand Canyon University The Difference Between ADN versus BSN Prepared Nurses In the United States of America nurses are allowed to practice as Registered Nurses upon completion of an Associate degree program in nursing and a passing score on the NCLEX boards. From there they have many choices for job opportunities: some of which include hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. They practice alongside physicians prepared at the doctorate level, pharmacists prepared at the bachelors, masters, or doctorate level, and speech pathologists prepared at the masters level (2008, Taylor). While these are requirements for their colleagues, nurses are given a great deal of responsibility with regards to patient care, but allowed the choice of an Associates versus a Bachelors of Nursing. While an ADN prepares a nurse for practicing in a care setting, a BSN furthers those skills and allows for improved critical thinking, improved work performance, and improved leadership skills (2003 Leonard). Improved Critical Thinking A Bachelors of Nursing allows for focus on critical thinking in a manner that an ADN cannot because the focus of an ADN is primarily pathophysiology and its application to everyday nursing (2009, Orsolini-Hain & Waters, V.). The ADN degree promotes more task-oriented nurses, focused on the smaller pieces of the puzzle, versus the whole of the picture and the whole of the patient. BSN nurses are able to utilize...
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...ADN vs BSN Skilled or Educated For many centuries there has been a long standing debate regarding which type of nurse possesses greater competency or better prepared, an Associate Degree Nurse ( ASN) or the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing( BSN). Many have argued that the ADN prepared education has more bedside skill but lacks critical thinking.(cite) and leadership ability. On the other hand the BSN education is the most prepared to think critically and work in leadership positions. Much of the research has even explored which degree program has a higher potential for hire. As nursing has created this chaos of distinction, there are some that may argue that it is pure rhetoric and then others that have given statistical evidence to how it effects patients outcomes relating to lower mortality rates, decubitus ulcers and pulmonary embolism(cite). Based on the research and evidence found it would be safe to say that, the impact of having a BSN significantly increases the nurses ability to deliver the best patient care due to the sound ability in making critical decisions, perform in higher administrative and leadership roles and increased marketability. According to most studies the ADN who pursues the BSN will benefit because they will become better able to think critically and function in a capacity of leadership and collaborate more effectively as a professional with the interdesciplinary team. Research toots that there is better patient care and patient outcomes when care...
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...DIFFERENT COMPETENCIES IN ADN AND BSN Grand Canyon University NRS-430V Professional Dynamics July 8, 2012 Introduction In this age of growing population and diseases, the demand of nurses increases by day. In order to provide excellent care for the patients, higher levels of competencies are required by the current health care system. Below are few points showing how competencies of a bachelor’s degree are different from an associate degree. ADN nursing is mainly based on clinical and technical skills. Compared to BSN, ADN requires only two years of study making it shorter and more convincing than BSN. Most people consider ADN just because the Bachelor’s degree requires four years to complete. The ADN program was originally started due to an increase in patient causalities after the Second World War. But the tradition still continues due to its attractive features. ADN has all the necessary technical skills required, but on the other hand, BSN has more quality and professional standards. Having very high practical experience and more education is always an asset. As of now, there are three different education systems for obtaining a nursing license: An associate degree program in two years, a diploma program in three years, and finally a baccalaureate degree program in four years. All three categories of graduates differ in competencies. Differences in the curriculum means, there is a difference in the outcome expected from each category. A BSN graduate is prepared for evidence...
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...practicing nurses have various degrees in nursing like Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate and Master’s degree. Due to the varying levels of education and training, differences exist 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 to take the licensing examination after completion of the degree regardless of the educational background of the applicant. The differences in competencies between nurses prepared with an ADN compared to those prepared with a BSN include the quality of training and duration of the course. From research shown in many well published studies and from my own practice, I feel that such differences in training create various approaches to patient management in similar clinical situations and hence do have a variable effect on patient outcomes. Nurses with an ADN or a BSN have distinctive differences in their preparation to get...
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...Competencies, ADN v. BSN Jett Jordan-Woodbury Grand Canyon University RN-BSN NRS 430v: Professional Dynamics Linda Permoda May 11, 2012 Difference in Competencies Between an Associate Degree and a Bachelor Degree Nurse While an Associate Degree Nurse, also known as an ADN, and Bachelor of Science in nursing nurse, also known as a BSN, are given the same preliminary education relating to patient treatment, there are notable differences in their professional and educational preparation, as well as their competencies. These two degrees have different levels of patient interaction and contact, as well as job expectations. ADN and BSN programs focus on different aspects and angles of education and job focus that all ultimately lead to taking optimal care of the patient. This paper compares the differences between those two areas and how important it is for these two degrees to work together as a team to provide the best possible outcome for all patients and nurses involved. This paper will touch on the differences between the educational levels and focuses, the clinical competencies, and the job expectations of the ADN and the BSN. Educational Competencies and Job Expectations The educational levels of the ADN and the BSN differ drastically, they can last anywhere from two to four years in length and focus on many different aspects of the nursing profession, but they all are geared toward the same outcome, optimal care of the patient. In the two year ADN program, the...
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...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 that will prepare the student for their first day on the job, and provides the student with the many options that nursing has to offer. With all of these similarities between the different nursing degrees, there is one major difference between a nurse graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a nurse graduating with an Associates Degree of Nursing. That difference is opportunity. Although graduating with an ADN or Diploma of nursing will create many career openings, those opportunities are not what could be expected if you graduate with a BSN. With many hospitals attempting to obtain magnet status, many job options are open only to those who hold a BSN. In addition, a BSN is necessary to obtain a job in nurse education and administration (Why a BSN, n.d.). Those with their BSN have more room for career advancement and are in greater demand than their ADN/Diploma counterparts. Many new nurses fail to look at the big picture of career growth. They may wonder why they need their BSN, especially...
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...Baccalaureate Degree Nurses “BSN in 10” bills either pending or under legislation in some states, will require nurses to obtain a bachelor’s degree in 10 years. Even more hospitals and healthcare facilities seeking Magnet status seem to be encouraging Associate Degree nurses to return to school or obtain a BSN before applying for employment. Nursing is a profession that involves skills and knowledge to provide optimum level of care. ADN versus BSN has been an issue of controversy for years. The primary focus of this paper will be discussing the differences in competencies of nurses educated in an ADN level to those educated in a BSN level. These differences include varying curriculum requirements, education content and patient outcomes. The first difference in ADN and BSN is the amount of education. The associate degree in nursing includes two years in the nursing program and can be obtained at a community or junior college. However, there are prerequisite courses required for entry into the nursing program, so ADN programs can be at least 3 years in length. Today, earning an ADN takes almost as long as earning a BSN (Orsolini-Hain & Waters, 2009). In contrast, baccalaureate degree in nursing includes four academic years of college at a four year university. Both degrees take the same NCLEX board exam for licensing and both degrees enter into the same position as a registered nurse, with similar wages and benefits. The second difference in ADN and BSN is the content and skills...
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...A Difference in Competencies: ADN, Diploma, and the BSN Dirk Davis Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Anna Auler January 26, 2013 A Difference in Competencies: ADN, Diploma, and the BSN Before Florence Nightingale began changing the profession of nursing, nurses were considered to be on the lower tiers of society and so were considered “caretakers”, there was no formal training and no such rules or regulations as we have in place today. So as sanitation improved, and this was noted as helping the wellbeing of patients, thanks to Florence Nightingale, nursing as a career began to be respected. As a profession, guidelines were then put into place for the training of nurses in our society. In the area of nursing, there is the Associate Degree in Nursing or ADN and diploma programs, or a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, a BSN. One of the differences in these programs is the number of hours spent in school. The ADN curriculum requirement is that of 72 credits and the BSN curriculum are 125 credits (Journal of Nursing Education Volume 25, No.7, 275-285 2008). The ADN program is completed in two years at a Community or Junior College, the Diploma is generally through a hospital and the BSN is completed at a 4 year University. As the ADN program tends to focus on the direct hands on clinical atmosphere, the BSN program offers managerial and leadership skills which will help carry the BSN nurse further. “The ADN programs attract greater numbers...
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... Associate vs. Bachelor Nurses: Which is Better? Adams State College: NRS-430v April 8, 2010 Associate vs. Bachelor Nurses: Which is Better? Over 20 years of experience in the nursing workforce has included working with LPN/LVN, Diploma RN, ADN and BSN prepared nurses. Many of these nurses have had numerous years of real life experience, while others have been recent graduates. The BSN prepared nurse typically provides a higher level of safety, experience, and holistic care to patients in comparison to the ADN prepared nurse. BSN prepared nurses will be key to implementing changes in healthcare. For example, working in a Labor and Delivery unit can be full of joy and terror. During labor, many complications can arise for both the mother and baby. One such complication is uterine rupture, which requires quick action on the part of the healthcare team. In observing nursing care provided by both an associate prepared nurse and a bachelor prepared nurse making decisions during this emergency demonstrated key differences. The ADN nurse went through a mental checklist, reviewing the fetal monitoring strip, narrowing down the causes of the incident, reassuring the patient while preparing for the stat C-section. The BSN nurse also performed these tasks, but involved the patient’s family/support system in the educational process and collaborated with the provider for the optimal outcome. Florence Nightingale was passionate about providing educated and skilled nurses to...
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...defines a competency as “an expected level of performance that integrates knowledge skills, ability and judgment”. In these terms, the competency among ADN and BSN looks same, but there are some differences in various levels. In simple terms ADN is a “technical” nurse and BSN is a “professional” nurse. This difference is because ADN is trained mostly on clinical skills, while BSN training is focused on leadership, nursing research, management as well as clinical skills. Currently in United States Associated degree nurses usually receive this in 2 years on a community college settings. The Associate degree programs are designed to train students to provide entry level care in hospital settings. A large present of nurses take the associate degree pathway because of the shortened amount of time to begin work as a registered nurse and it is less expensive, compare to BSN program. The ADN demonstrate the competences in various aspect of patient care. This includes prevention, promotion, rehabilitations, maintenance and restoration of health of individuals of all age. Most of the competences the ADN applied to his or her work from the daily work experiences. Once graduated from school the ADN has to go through a period of orientation. Up on starting the carrier ADN is able to do the assessment by gathering information. The ADN collect patients medical and surgical history. Also does the head to toe assessment. They are competent to assess the pain level, risk of fall, possible...
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...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 greater opportunity in advancing their career compared to ADN nurses. As more consumer demands for a better healthcare, hospitals and healthcare facilities are looking at improving their patient satisfaction which calls for better nursing staff which means more educated nurses. According to authorities, education plays a big role in a nurse’s ability to perform job tasks and advised that patients get a highly educated nurse to meet the interest of a growing healthcare care field ((Maneval & Teeter, 2010) In the 2 year degree ADN program arts and science courses are covered in the curriculum versus BSN program provides a much stronger base in the humanities and science courses. [2]Rapid growth in technology and scientific improvement require nurses to continue to learn more. Based on recent studies, nurses with BSN working in a hospital setting have low rates of death, sickness and have the ability to respond quicker to emergencies ((Johnston, 2009). While ADN nurses are prepared to perform basic...
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...Running head: DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN Differences in competencies between ADN and BSN NRS- 430 V Grand Canyon University Michael Jones December/02/2012 DIFFERENCIES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN Nursing professions is undergoing rapid changes and are inevitable. Nurses should be able to adapt and practice these changes in order to provide quality health care to the society. Nurses are the vital part of the evolving health care arena, since our profession is getting more complex and demanding it is our responsibly to be competent in the profession for the better outcome. As there are differences in curriculum, there are visible differences in competencies. Both programs provide essential education for the students in order to practice whereas baccalaureate program is broad base which also includes teaching in critical thinking, leadership and management (Differentiated Essential Competencies ,2010). Nurses who possess baccalaureate degree have the capability to meet the complex and unpredictable needs of the divers population even in an unstructured environment. Studies show that there are decreased rate in medication errors, death rates when patients are cared by baccalaureate degree nurses (AACN, 2011). Majority of the task and responsibilities remains same for both the associate degree nurses and baccalaureate nurses. The associate degree nurses are very proficient in bedside nursing as they acquire knowledge through hands-on...
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...Cindy Johnson Grand Canyon University: NRS-430-V 03-26-15 Differences in Associate Degree prepared Nurse and Baccalaureate prepared Nurse Competencies. The rise in morbidity and mortality rates among hospitalized patients in the United States heightens concerns about professional competency. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are under increased pressure to provide safe, effective patient care. Research has shown that lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels. This paper will compare the differences between an Associate degree prepared nurse (ADN) and a Baccalaureate degree prepared nurse (BSN). Education Differences An ADN or associate degree nurse is as a nurse with two to three years training, usually at a community college or technical school. The curriculum usually consists of fundamentals, the basics of nursing and clinicals. A BSN or baccalaureate prepared nurse is a nurse with four or five years of training usually at a University. With the BSN, a nurse will have to think outside the box, use credible research, theory, leadership skills, all of which will make the nurse a better critical thinker, and in turn her patients will be safer. Both ADN and BSN will be qualified to take the NCLEX exam upon graduation from either community college or a university and become RNs. ADNs get primarily fundamental education in school consisting...
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...Competencies Between Adn and Bsn Running head: COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN Competencies Between Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor Degree Nursing Socorro L. Lufsey Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics NRS 430v February 12, 2012 Competencies Between Associate Degree Nursing and Bachelor Degree Nursing This paper will touch upon the educational requirements for the profession of nursing between Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor Degree Nursing (BSN). It will also explore the competency differences between the ADN and BSN over the educational time frame for each degree. Also discussed will be a patient care scenario where both disciplines provide nursing care and how the care would differ. Education The profession of nursing began with Florence Nightingale in the 1800’s where she established the Nightingale School for Nursing in 1860 in London (Creasia & Friberg, 2010, p. 4). Since then the profession of nursing has grown immensely across the United States and abroad. In the United States of America the ADN requires two years of formal education covering general courses (Orsolini-Hain & Waters, 2009, p. 267) while the BSN requires four years of formal education covering “a more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management, and the humanities” (Rosseter, 2011, ¶ 4). Despite the educational level of registered nurses, all are required to take and pass...
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