...and Bachelors in science in nursing is that a BSN nurses are better prepared in medical setting vs. an ADN nurse especially in the acute care settings. Hospitals want nursing to be better prepared especially with all the advancements in the medical field. “The complexity of medical and surgical interventions undertaken in hospitals requires an even bigger and more sophisticated clinical workforce” (Altamann 2011). A lot of ADNs do not have the complexity or the critical thinking as do BSNs do. ADN nurses only have 2 years to complete their program, therefore their programs are usually shortened in order to meet the 2 years, and also this program main purpose is hands on skills. The ADN program provided clinical skills so that a nurse could work in a clinical set up and do required tasks, it was all about looking after the patients, routine care and doing what the physician or practitioner told them to do. The most obvious reason nursing student chose to get their ADN is for the financial advantage and that it less time to complete their program. Many community colleges for nursing cost less money each semester to attend full time. Attending community college gives nursing students the chance to prepare for the financial demands of a 4-year university if they plan on transferring. If transferring were something the student would like to do. Some students are able to get scholarships and are able to transfer to a university. BSN nurses it different not only it is a 4-year degree...
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...Associate Degree in Nursing nurse (ADN) and a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing nurse (BSN) helps to begin understanding the differences they incur. An Associate’s degree program can be completed in 2 years and the focus is on the technical aspects of nursing, at the community college level (Hood & Leddy, 2006, p.18-19). This nurse is usually more task oriented or technical. The Baccalaureate degree RN is a four-year program at a college or university level. The focus is towards more independent thinking within a community as a whole (Hood & Leddy, 2006, p. 19). This nurse concentrates on evidence-based practices. There has been discussion and debate over the mentioned differences and desires since 1965. More recently, In the October 2012 issue of Medical Care, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that surgical patients in Magnet hospitals had 14% lower odds of inpatient death and 12% lower odds of failure-to-rescue compared with patients cared for in non-Magnet hospitals. The study concluded that better outcomes were attributed in large part to investments in highly qualified and educated nurses, including a higher proportion of baccalaureate prepared nurses. McHugh, MD et al. (2012) Both degrees take the same exam with the board of nursing. Clinical competencies between the ADN and the BSN are the same with mastery of the skills developed over time with practice. However, a major difference in education is that a BSN degree includes more nursing...
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...Associate Degree in Nursing nurse (ADN) and a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing nurse (BSN) helps to begin understanding the differences they incur. An Associate’s degree program can be completed in 2 years and the focus is on the technical aspects of nursing, at the community college level (Hood & Leddy, 2006, p.18-19). This nurse is usually more task oriented or technical. The Baccalaureate degree RN is a four-year program at a college or university level. The focus is towards more independent thinking within a community as a whole (Hood & Leddy, 2006, p. 19). This nurse concentrates on evidence-based practices. There has been discussion and debate over the mentioned differences and desires since 1965. More recently, In the October 2012 issue of Medical Care, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that surgical patients in Magnet hospitals had 14% lower odds of inpatient death and 12% lower odds of failure-to-rescue compared with patients cared for in non-Magnet hospitals. The study concluded that better outcomes were attributed in large part to investments in highly qualified and educated nurses, including a higher proportion of baccalaureate prepared nurses. McHugh, MD et al. (2012) Both degrees take the same exam with the board of nursing. Clinical competencies between the ADN and the BSN are the same with mastery of the skills developed over time with practice. However, a major difference in education is that a BSN degree includes more nursing...
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...ADN vs. BSN : Difference in Competencies Between Associate-Degree Nurses Versus the Baccalaureate-Degree Level in Nursing Toby John Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V 11/24/13 The profession of nursing in the healthcare setting focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities so that they may acquire, preserve, or recover optimum quality of life and health. There are many differences in competencies based on the department or specialty the nurse will be working in, such as managed care, neonatal, or educational basis. This paper will explore some of the differences in competencies between nurses with an associates degree (ADN) and nurses with a baccalaureate degree (BSN). "Competencies are defined as the knowledge and skills required to perform in a specific job." (Hardy,1999). In nursing, competencies define the duties and skills required for many positions and establish the educational requirements needed to qualify for each nursing position. According to a study done in 1988 by Texas Higher Education Community Board, "Competencies across the spectrum of nursing education varies in complexity, depth, and breadth." (Potter 2006). Competencies of an ADN include, knowledgeable and principled behaviors, effectively working with others in providing healthcare, applying knowledge from theory to clinical settings, and to practice with a secure and caring demeanor. A baccalaureate degree nurse has the same competencies as an ADN as well as critical...
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...Nursing Competencies: Associate Degree Vs. Bachelor of Science Degree Numerous educational paths are available to a person wishing to become a Registered Nurse; these include a diploma in nursing, an Associates degree in nursing and a Bachelors degree in nursing. Although the diploma in nursing is almost nonexistent, it was once popular because it only required a two-year course of study and was hospital-based. While the ADN degree also takes two years to complete, it is based mostly in community colleges and prepares an individual for a defined technical scope of practice. The ADN program focuses more on clinical and technical skills rather than nursing theory. The benefits of earning an ADN degree include: earning a nursing degree at a faster rate, the potential to earn money more quickly and affordable college tuition. The ADN degree has drawbacks including: the degree can take up to three years, the scope of practice is not what the original founder had originally envisioned and patient care may be affected due to complexities and comorbidities of our patient population (Creasia, 2010). The Bachelor’s degree is offered at colleges and universities and prepares graduates to participate in the full role of a professional nurse across all healthcare settings. The outcome of earning a BSN is a deeper understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that affect the patients and influence healthcare delivery. The BSN also prepares nurses for leadership...
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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). “ADN nurses are educated to provide nursing care to persons with similar health alterations in structured settings, whereas BSN nurses are educated to engage in independent thinking and to provide nursing care to persons with complex and differing health alterations within variety of settings, including the community” (Hood, 2010, p. 18). Even though both ADN and BSN are getting the same license, the education related to communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills vary. Firstly, the competency level between ADN’s and BSN’s differs in both listening and verbally communicating. ADN uses basic communication skills to coordinate with other health care members to meet the immediate needs of patients. The associate degree nurse recognizes the individual’s need for information and can modify a standard teaching plan. The nurse with a bachelor’s degree uses complex communication skills in multiple settings to collaborate with other members...
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...Discussing the Differences in Competencies of AND vs. BSN Norma Gill Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V November 10, 2013 There was a time when a being Registered Nurse (RN) was sufficient and society did not express concerns on how an education was obtained. The baccalaureate nursing program is considered to be the beginning level of professional nursing. The nursing profession is often confusing mainly because of the various entry levels into the nursing field (Creasia & Reid, 2011 p 25). The ways it can be received are from a hospital diploma program, community college or four-year university. Nursing is a wonderful and humbling profession and it is often a self-disciplined one. No longer is it mainly focused on direct patient care and clinical skills, but one of more complexity that requires advanced skills, assessments, critical thinking, leadership, clinical decision making, case management, health promotion, and collaboration with other discipline of healthcare (Rosseter 2012). There are two types of RN’s, an Associate Degree Registered Nurse (ADN) and a Baccalaureate of Science Degree Nurse (BSN). Both of these types of graduates sit for the same examination to become licensed which is called the NCLEX-RN. However, there are differences in competencies between the two. In relation to nursing, competencies are defined by education and skills for each nursing titles (Hardy, 2013). The ADN is usually comprised of being a two or three year program and is found...
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...ADN VS BSN: Differences in Competencies Juline DiSilvestro Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430 V Monica Kidder RN, MSN May 11, 2013 ADN VS BSN: Differences in Competencies The complexity of modern healthcare and the patients of today mandate a higher level of academic preparation than in the past. Advanced critical thinking skills are a must. Nurses need to function independently, making clinical decisions, providing bedside care, case management, education to patient and family in regards to disease process, treatment, and how to adapt to a healthier lifestyle. As healthcare continues to evolve and become more complex, it is necessary to assure proper education has been achieved. Controversy among the nursing profession has existed for many years regarding what is the acceptable minimum education for nursing practice. The ADN program takes 2-3 years to complete. The ADN programs started due to a need for nurses during a nursing shortage brought on by WWII. The ADN program provided a shorter period of time to acquire the necessary minimal skill to obtain licensure, and practice safe entry level nursing without the emphasis on leadership, nursing theory and critical thinking. The focus of ADN programs has been to prepare the nurse with considerable clinical experience and technical nursing tools needed to provide patient care at the bedside (Cresia & Friberg, 2011). They do not have the education to perform research activities which becomes the basis...
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...ADN or BSN What’s the Real Difference? Amy Dubois Great Bay Community College ADN or BSN What’s the Real Difference? The writer will briefly discuss the pros and cons of an ADN vs. BSN for entry level nursing. The primary difference in background between the 2 degrees are 3 nursing classes : nursing theory, research and finance. Many fingers point at the rapid changes and complexities in the healthcare system that have made BSN and higher degrees a more desirable title to hold. However, the associate degree of nursing curriculum provides for attainment of knowledge and skills set in the current practice of nursing, community concepts, health care delivery, critical thinking, communications, therapeutic interventions, and current trends in health care (Todd Van Wieran & Christine Reid, 2007). A big pro with the ADN is that in most places, this is the requirement. Whether there is another candidate applying for the same position with a BSN is another story. Many widely accredited nursing organizations such as the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners ( AANLCP), Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN), American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) , the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS), along with several others have all agreed on one thing. They all state “no stance advertisement about the minimal level of nursing preparation required for entry into professional practice, other than the implicit fact that they focus...
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...BSN Nurse VS ADN Nurse XXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXX Oct. 4, 2013 BSN nurse VS ADN nurse In this following paper I will demonstrate the difference in competencies between nurses at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level. “There are three routes to becoming a register nurse: a 3-year diploma program typically administered in hospitals; a 3-year associate degree usually offered at community colleges; and the 4-year baccalaureate degree offered at senior colleges and universities.” ("Impact of education on nursing practice," 2012, p. 1) “Nursing is a dynamic profession and lifelong learning is essential for nurses to stay current with the increased complexity of the healthcare needs of today and into the future. In other words, the needs of our patients are changing, as we must change in order to better serve that need. BSN degree nurses are better prepared to meet patient needs. The main difference in study between an AND and BSN is the emphasis on additional education in leadership and management, wellness, and community nursing. BSN prepared nurses possess greater knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and risk reduction as well as illness and disease management and are prepared to assist individuals, groups, and communities to prevent disease and achieve optimum levels of wellness. As nurses expand their role and move further into providing more community based primary care delivery the need for BSN prepared nurses is apparent.”(Ellis...
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...least two-thirds of the nurse workforce hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in nursing by 2010. Baccalaureate Nursing Program Baccalaureate nursing programs encompass all of the course work taught in associate degree and diploma programs plus a more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management, and the humanities. The additional course work enhances the student’s professional development, prepares the new nurse for a broader scope of practice, and provides the nurse with a better understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that affect patients and influence health care delivery. There are distinct differences between the 72 ADN credits and 125 BSN credits required in each of the nursing programs' curriculum. The baccalaureate curriculum has a different focus, emphasizing evidenced-based clinical practice and leadership. Additional courses are offered in the baccalaureate curriculum, such as research, statistics, critical thinking, and public health/community health. In addition, the additional units prepare the baccalaureate nurse to pursue graduate study, leading to an advanced degree in nursing. Baccalaureate nursing programs encompass all of the course work taught in associate degree and diploma programs plus a more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management, and the humanities. The additional...
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...ADN vs. BSN Francesca Anderson Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS430V Joyce Turner August 14, 2015 ADN vs. BSN At face value, comparing the difference in competencies of the Associate to the Baccalaureate appears to be a relatively simple mathematical equation. The addition of more education equates to more competencies. As undeniable as the math may seem, it fails to grasp the complexity of the topic. At the Associate level the core knowledge to perform many, if not all, of the aspects of the nursing profession has been established. The Baccalaureate should be viewed more as an adjunct to the personal traits that lead an individual to the nursing profession. Taking the intrinsic need to care for the immediate medical issue and adding concepts that will establish a “wholistic” approach, ensuring a longer more fulfilling outcome. At the dawn of the twentieth century the nursing profession in the modern sense was in its infancy. Schools had been established based on the Nightingale model with the premise being that “pupil” nurses were trained on hospital wards under the watchful eye of a nursing superintendent (Friberg & Creasia, 2016). This method provided the basics of vocational-type training to provide hospitals with a less expensive but skilled workforce. As wonderful as this program was it started taking away from the “patient care aspect” as the role of a student nurse in a hospital-based school not only encompassed patient care but carrying...
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...Educational Preparation: Associate Degree Nursing VS. Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Gina Danna Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics April 9th 2015 There is an increasing demand for advanced level of education for nurses to meet the more complex needs for care in various settings. Baccalaureate nurses are esteemed for their skills in quality patient care, critical thinking, health promotion, leadership and innovations in professional nursing practice across a variety of settings. A baccalaureate degree should be the minimal level of education required for entry-level nurses. Differences in Competencies Between Associate Degree Level and Baccalaureate Degree Level Nurses There are multiple pathways to become a Registered Nurse. The two most common are through the associate degree and baccalaureate degree programs. Each program prepares the student to take the NCLEX exam to be licensed as a Registered Nurse. While each program prepares the student to be a registered nurse, there are differences in competencies amongst the two degree levels. A baccalaureate educated nurse is being preferred over the associate educated nurse due to their diversified responsibilities and clinical expertise. Associate Degree Nursing In 1952 the associate degree in nursing (ADN) was designed for students wanting to become a Registered Nurse. This program was designed by Mildred Montag to prepare nurses to practice in entry-level positions to accommodate...
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...Nursing Leadership and Education Saturday, December 23, 2006 ADN vs. BSN Education Nursing education is bound by its contract with society to prepare nurses with the knowledge; skills and values that enable them to provide quality care within the contemporary health care system. Implicit in this process is that a layperson will be transformed into a competent professional (Lindeman, 2000). When addressed to nurses, the question of educational preparation into professional nursing practice has long been a source of frustration. This is not limited to educators; it is pervasive among all settings and at all levels of nursing practice. Societal changes, increased technology, the shortage of registered nurses (RN’s), and most notably, the increasing shift of health care from acute to community-based settings, has led nursing leaders to raise questions about past and future trends in nursing education (Speziale & Jacobson, 2003). Although associate degree nursing (ADN) education remains a viable choice for those wanting to enter the nursing profession, the ability of these programs to appropriately prepare students for the level of practice diversity that is inherent in the current system must be assessed, and their role defined with regard to the future. In thinking about this question about entry into practice, I had to do some reflection. As I come from an AD program, I have to say that for the time (graduated 1986), and for the expectations of entry-level...
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...Degree you may sit for NCLEX-RN for license. The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing: This is a degree based in the science and principles of nursing. The BSN is usually completed in 4-5 years, and includes 2 years of general education and plus a more in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management, and the humanities. Graduates of this program are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN license. Both the ADN and BSN RN license is identical. Competencies of the Associate Degree Nursing Vs Baccalaureate Degree Nursing: The competency difference between the Associated degree nurse and the Baccalaureate Degree nurse can be divided into four areas. human nourishing, nursing judgement, professional identity and sprit of inquiry. While both degrees in nursing provide acceptable medical standards, studies have shown that the mortality rate has decreased in acute care hospitals were the proportion of baccalaureate RN’s was higher. The first competency, human flourishing is similar for both levels of nurses. The associate degreed nurse is an advocate for both families and patients. Promoting integrity, self-determination and growth. The baccalaureate nurse encompasses all of the ADN skills but also relies on the additional clinical and didactic courses. The BSN nurse will have a greater knowledge to encourage human flourishing because of additional science based courses. The...
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