...EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Associate Degree Nurses Versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Madelyn Bearden Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V July 5th, 2014 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Associate Degree Versus Bachelor Degree Nurses Education has played an increasingly important role in the development of the nursing profession throughout the years, and one should be able to use learning in order to move forward in daily practice. This paper will discuss the differences in competencies, education, and practice between Associate Degree Nurses (ADNs) and Baccalaureate Degree Nurses (BSNs). This paper will also discuss the roles that skills and clinical versus academic experience play in practice decisions made by both BSN & ADN nurses. Associate Degree Nurses In 1952 Mildred Montag designed the Associate Nursing Program as a response to the critical national nursing shortage after the war. (Creasia, 2011) The shortened length of the program, two years, made it an ideal “collegiate alternative for the preparation of technical nurses” (Creasia, 2011) but Montag’s original intent of having ADNs work under the direction of BSNs became clouded along the way and the inclusion of core general nursing courses and clinical instruction led to the declaration of eligibility for RN licensure exams after graduation for these ADN nurses. The program was piloted...
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...Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level. Grand Canyon University NRS430V Tricia Aud October 24, 2014 Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level. Although they are educated in different settings, when completion of these programs both ADN/BSN sit for the same NCLEX-RN exam. After graduating from an accredited nursing school, one must take a state board exam. This will allow the individual to practice in the state in which the requirements were met. There are differences between the higher degree level nurse and the ADN. This includes the degree of commitment, leadership skills, and their exceptional quality of patient care. Education, a continuous and never ending and ongoing process. Each day and at any given time, new developments come to light and new diseases and remedies found. The healthcare profession has changed dramatically in the last 30 years. Nursing care is crucial and play a very important role to insure competent care and patient safety. Nurses work hand in hand with Doctors in treating, planning and management of patients in their time of need. Legal and ethically, we as nurses are responsible for the care provided and always remember continuity of care is a must. Nursing profession now calls for better qualified and well groomed nurses. Most hospitals are...
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...Comparison of Nursing Practice between Associate Degree level Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Level Nurses Leila R. Chanid Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics NRS 430v January 8, 2012 Abstract This paper will compare the Nursing profession across the healthcare industry of Associates Degree Level Nurses and Baccalaureate-Degree level nurses. It discusses the preparedness of beginning practice at both levels, exploring competencies developed by both trained professionals and the differences in the learning experience each of them contain. It also compares the new graduate in the workforce at both levels of education. Research from journals, nursing books from accredited colleges and magazines were used to discuss their differences. Nursing has slowly over the years become a respected profession due to leaders in history whom changed the way healthcare outcomes were established in nursing. Nursing professionals can thank leaders such as Florence Nightingale for understanding the complexity of care involved in a community and the importance of training for nurses. St. Thomas Hospital in London, England founded by Florence Nightingale in the 1860’s was the beginning of the transformation of the way nurses practice and levels of training a nurse can accomplish. The Civil War and Great Depression era’s created a definite need for good trained nurses and patient outcomes became a way of evaluating the training of nurses. As, patient outcomes improved...
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...Angel Lopez 02/11/2014 Difference Between Associate Degree Versus Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Abstract In this paper will analyze the difference in competency of education between nurses prepared with an Associate degree or a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. A comparison in scholastic preparation of both degrees. Will discuss the recent increase of demand of Baccalaureate degree graduates over the Associate degree as a new hire in the medical setting. We will also focus on magnet status hospitals and those trying to achieve magnet status and how they have promoted a change in hiring of this two degrees. The American Nursing Association view of Baccalaureate Degree in comparison to Associate degree. We will also address research that has recently be published that displayed baccalaureate patient outcomes and patient safety in writing and statistical data. Patient care situation will be analyze decision making approach relating Associate degree versus Baccalaureate degree in nursing. First we must address the similarities they both are able to be called and hold the title of Nurse, they both are able to seat to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. They both work in similar settings ambulatory and inpatient medical facilities to name the most prevalent. The main difference in competency and preparation lies in education and training the Associate Degree Nurse in most cases is a two year technical nurse who graduates from a community...
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...Discuss the differences in competiencies between nurses prepared at the AD level versus the BSN level in nursing Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care of approaches to decisioin making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a ADN) Competent bedside nurses, regardless of degree, are in high demand. To become a licensed registered nurse, all nurses must pass the NCLEX licensing exam, and graduate from an accredited school of nursing. The debate continues as to whether an ADN degree is adequate, or whether nurses need more advanced training with the BSN degree. This paper will discuss the differences between these two degrees. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/fact-sheets/adn-facts AACN recognizes the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as the minimum educational requirement for what the organization holds to be professional-level nursing practice. AACN's support for the BSN does not mean that we seek to bar ADN graduates from practicing nursing to the full extent of their skills and abilities. AACN maintains this position while recognizing the role ADN-prepared nurses play in the delivery of health care. AACN has a long history of supporting RN-to-Baccalaureate education. From 1986-1988, AACN conducted a study funded by the Division of Nursing, HRSA. The purpose of the study was to provide national data about RN-to-Baccalaureate education both from the institutional and student perspectives...
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...Running head; DIFFERNCES BETWEEN ADN VERSUS BSCN DEGREE. THE DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN NURSES PREPARED AT THE ASSOCIATE- DEGREE LEVEL VERSUS THE BACCALAUREATE-DEGREE LEVEL IN NURSING. NOORJAHAN K. BUDHANI GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS NRS- 430 V. MS TARA HARRIS. SEP 09, 2012. The differences and competencies between ADN and BSN nursing is very vast and important topic. Nurses must understand that why nowadays hospital require BSN degree. My assignment contain some very beneficial and detail information on this topic. There are three types of degree those who appear to take Nursing licensure Exam for registered nurse (NCLEX-RN). Diploma in nursing that offered through hospitals, second is associate degree which can be obtained through community college or any technical schools and the third is baccalaureate which is usually obtained through a college or university today I will discuss some very important differences between ADN and BSCN programs. An “ ADN program is a two years associate degree usually offered at community colleges ; BSN degree is a four year program offered at senior colleges and university ( AACN)’’. According to the American association of college of nursing (AACN), “a BSCN program encompass all of the course work taught in an associate’s degree and diploma program plus a more in depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, nursing management and the humanities...
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...Education can make difference in one’s life by providing the respect and well career advancement for their future. People often call uneducated person illiterate; without an education a person waste his whole life. Education is a form of learning, usually transferred from one generation to other. It is provided through teaching, training, or research. One chooses his or her career to earn what they want. Every career is different, and they are different in their competencies. Nursing education is another career people choose to go for; they also have different competencies. Licensed vocational nurse has different competencies than associate degree nursing; and Baccalaureate degree different than associate degree nursing. In this paper, we are going to discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level in nursing. Competencies Differences The associate program is usually 2-3 years long and it is usually offered at the community colleges. The associate degree nursing students usually learn the knowledge, and skills. These skills are required to care for individuals and families during illness and recovery after medical treatment. ADN nurses practice a more restricted level of nursing care such as skilled nursing and long term care facilities, corrections and clinics. The associate nurse teaching is more focused on direct hands such as hospitals and community care. “The associate degree nursing programs...
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...addresses the following: 1. Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level. 2. Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a diploma or ADN degree). Refer to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact Sheet: Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce as a resource. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, Within the nursing profession, education is an essential component to the training and preparedness of nurses. This is also true with all healthcare providers as education provides the necessary tools and resources for personnel to complete tasks. The following paper will discuss the differences between an Associate degree in nursing and a Baccalaureate degree in nursing including each degrees’ implications in competencies. Additionally, to further explore these differences, a case scenario will be provided to demonstrate differences in decision making between each level of education. Associates Degree A nurse receiving his or her associate’s degree implies that they have undergone a minimum of two years of training and education. This can be achieved at most colleges including community colleges. Additionally, in order to graduate from an Associate’s degree in nursing, the individual...
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...Educational Preparation 1. Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level. Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V Victoria Grant November 8, 2015 A well educated professionals are usually needed to enter the nursing profession because of the complexity of the nursing profession today. There are usually three route for the entry level into the nursing profession. Associate degree in nursing (ADN), a diploma or a baculearate in nursing (BSN). Regardless all three have to take the NCLEX exams and pass to be practicing as an RN. Even though they all have the same passing rate they do not equate to the BSN program. Although the entry level for nursing has always being the baccalaureate degree, the shortage of nursing has allowed ADN graduates to be hired at the entry level. There are differences in competencies between the three. On that note the ADN and the BSN degrees and there competencies will be discussed. The Associate Degree Nurse and its competencies The Associate is a two year degree usually in a community college which was started because there was shortage in nursing in the 1950s. It requires courses in arts and sciences and more integrated approach nursing content and clinical learning. They were trained to help filled the demand of nurses at that time to give bed side nursing. These ADN or technical RNs as they were called were to work with BSN professional...
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...minimal entry-level requirement is needed. If graduates from an associates and baccalaureate program are similarly compatible in theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, what then are the differences? Multiple studies have been conducted on the topic of nursing education, and organizations such as the National League for Nursing (NLN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) stand firm on the need for higher educational standards for nurses in all practice settings, and emphasize the baccalaureate degree as the minimal entry level for ‘professional’ nursing practice (Giger & Davidhizar, 1990). The following essay will discuss the differences in knowledge base and competencies between the associate-degree and the baccalaureate-degree nurse clinician. Historically there have been three routes of entry into the field of nursing. For the purposes of this paper, we will focus on the associates program traditionally offered at community colleges, and the baccalaureate program taught at the university level. Graduates from both of these programs sit for the same (NCLEX-RN) National Council Licensure Examination (AACN, 2015). Course study in an associate’s degree program usually includes nursing fundamentals and clinical care across the lifespan, but their main educational focus revolves around clinical skills, health assessment, and medication administration. Baccalaureate programs, on the other hand, encompass the entire curriculum taught at the associate’s level with a more...
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...Education Preparation: Associate Versus Bachelor degree in Nursing Chandani Garg Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V Professional Dynamics September 16, 2015 Education Preparation: Associate versus Bachelor’s in Nursing The Art of nursing is here since the Biblical times but the modern nursing emerged after the time of Florence Nightingale. In 1873 nursing education was started formally as 4-month hospital training at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Nursing has been growing since then and will continue to grow in future. In 1909 the first 4-yrs bachelor’s degree nursing program was established at the University of Minnesota. Due to the shortage of nurses after the World War II, again in 1952, nurse tech 2-yrs associate degree nursing program was started. Today nursing is a profession with multiple pathways for entry level practice. The purposes of this paper are to discuss the differences in competences between associate and bachelor’s prepared nurses and how their education levels affect the patient outcome. Associate versus Bachelor’s Degrees: Differences in Competencies Mildred Montag in 1952 proposed 2-year associate degree nursing program to prepare technical bedside nurses for secondary care settings, like nursing homes and community hospitals. The graduates of this program are provided with basic general education and skills required for entry into clinical nursing courses. Because the program was shorter than Bachelor’s degree it was more affordable...
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...Title: Difference in Competency Between Nurses Prepared at the Associate-degree Level Versus the Baccalaureate-degree Level Nursing is a job, a career and profession. With the historical development, nursing shaped its own progress under the influence of education. Well educated nursing workforce is related to care quality and patient safety. Associate degree and baccalaureate degree are different pathways for one who becomes a registered nurse through the education. This paper will discuss the differences in competency between associate degree nurses (ADN) and baccalaureate degree nurses (BSN). A clinical case scenario also gives the example that the difference of nursing care in making decision or approaches based on the various education level, ADN versus BSN. Associated Degree Nursing Mildred Montag (a nurse educator) was the first one who designed the associate degree in nursing (ADN) in 1952 to solve the severity of the nursing shortage. Ever since then, nurse profession had been recognized by diverse population. Therefore, an associate degree nurse can be defined as a nurse who gets fundamental and basics of nursing training in community college in two to three years and eligible to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) after the program. Baccalaureate Degree Nursing The baccalaureate nursing program has been established in the United States for over a century but developed slowly until the Second World War. The program had entered the...
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...The Educational Preparation of The ADN vs BSN Degree in Nursing Nursing consists of many different avenues and specialties that may play a part in what route a student takes when deciding on the educational aspects of pursuing a career in nursing. Some nurses are educated on an Associates degree (ADN) level and some are educated on a Baccalaureate- degree (BSN) level, or higher. I will discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the two different levels. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a two-year degree attainable through a community college, private college, or a hospital based nursing school. This particular degree would mainly set its emphasis on nursing from the technical aspect. On the other hand, a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year degree, achievable at colleges as well as universities. A nurse with a (BSN) is prepared for professional nursing in its entirety and all of the many healthcare settings. There are numerous variations in the educational training levels of these two degrees. Studies have been done through various individuals and medical groups to see if there is really a difference in the proficiency levels of the holders of these two degrees. Studies were performed that compared the competencies of the ASN versus the BSN nurse graduates (M, 1986). The University of Vermont completed...
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...NRS 434 This paper will discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level, by using research from different nursing organizations found online. Also identifying a patient care situation in which I will describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse. Differences in competencies between ADN versus BSN In conducting the research for this paper I was a little biased in my opinions of this topic and had to keep an open mind. I am an associate-degree level nurse, and have been for six years. I feel that my experience has taught me a lot about critical thinking, and helping patients improve their outcomes. I felt pressure in to completing my baccalaureate-degree level of education before I felt that I was ready to complete the education. I now have a better understanding into baccalaureate education as being the accepted minimum requirement for nurses. Much research has been done, relating to BSN versus ADN nurses and better patient outcomes. In Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy, it states “Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating, providing care, teaching, and leading.” I feel that no matter what education level one has after nursing programs that this is a baseline for nurses. It was hard for me to see that nurses who graduate with their BSN...
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...on Nursing Education, education has a significant impact on the knowledge and competencies of the nurse clinician, as it does for all health care provider. This paper will discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level and baccalaureate-degree level. In 1952, the associate degree in nursing program (ADN), was designed by Mildred Montag as an alternative preparation for technical nurses in response to the nursing shortage (Creasia, J. L., & Friberg, E. E. 2011). The ADN programs were created to be 2 years in length, and consists of general education and nursing courses. Prior to the first ADN group graduating, some confusion arose about the roles and relationships between nurses. Despite the confusion the ADN group was made eligible to sit for the RN licensing examination. Currently this eligibility is still in effect. The first baccalaureate degree program was established in 1909 at the University of Minnesota (Creasia, J. L., & Friberg, E. E. 2011). Most baccalaureate programs are 4 years in length, and nursing is the major. The baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) graduates are prepared as generalists to practice nursing in beginning leadership positions in a variety of settings, and they are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN(Creasia, J. L., & Friberg, E. E. 2011). The Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy states “Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing, critical thinking, communicating...
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