Bachelor of Science degree practices at a professional level. Nurses may have different competencies depending on whether they were educated through an Associate Degree in Nursing Program or a Bachelor of Science Program (Hood & Leddy, 2003). ADN graduates practice within the guidelines of eight core components and competencies identified by the National Council of Associate Degree Nursing Competencies Task Force. These core components are: professional behaviors, communication, assessment,
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Running Head : DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN BSN VERSES ADN. Educational Preparation Shyni Joseph Grand Canyon University 02/17/2013 Nursing is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Quality patient care hinges on having a well educated nursing workforce in the interest of improving patient safety and providing enhanced nursing care. Research has shown that lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses prepared
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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
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differences. The associate degree trained nurse (ADN), attends a two year program typically taught at a community college. The main part of the curriculum is preparing for clinical competency, but this degree lacks instruction in theory and science of nursing. The ADN program was developed in response to a shortage of nurses following World War II. Mildred Montag developed the two year ADN program in response to the nursing shortage. Montag defined the ADN as a technical nurse which included skill and
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baccalaureate (BSN) or graduate degree, while 36.1% are associate (ADN) and 13.9% are diploma nurses. (Rosseter, 2013) However, more and more the expectation is for AND nurses to complete a baccalaureate degree. These expectations are in the form of employers/hospitals wanting to obtain magnet status and the desire to improve patient outcomes. In a study released May 2008 in the Journal of Nursing Administration, research found that that every 10% increase in the proportion of BSN nurses on the hospital
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Competency differences in nurses prepared at the ADN level versus BSN Deborah Rhoton Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Lisa Zamudio June 6, 2015 Competency differences in nurses prepared at the ADN level versus BSN Introduction to Nursing The American Nurses Association’s (ANA) definition of nursing is “Nursing is the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment
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Nurses at St. Thomas’s Hospital in London in 1860” (Cresaia & Friberg, 2011, pg. 4). Today, there are different degrees that may be obtained through the educational profession of nursing, The Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) and the Baccalaureates Degree of Nursing (BSN). There are differences in acquiring each degree just like there is a difference in competencies between the two. When a student decides to go into the program of nursing, that student will have to choose between the two degrees
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BSN: Closing the Primary Care Gap As the shortage of physicians grows, so does the demand for care. Patients and organizations will rely on nurses to close this gap in primary care. This will require nurses to provide a higher level of care and a broader range of services. They will be expected to be more independent, accountable, professional, and highly educated. Baccalaureate programs provide advanced training in critical thinking, leadership, education and patient safety (Cresaia &
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BSN vs. ADN in Nursing Anita Scheiman Grand Canyon University NRS-430V November 1, 2013 BSN vs. ADN in Nursing Through my research for this paper I have found that RNs who have an associate degree or diploma are more likely to make errors during clinical practice. Nurses who hold Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees have a stronger foundation in which to build better communication, leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills. The high demands placed on today's
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investment in highly qualified and educated nurses produces better patient outcomes. In a study released in May 2008, the issue of Journal of Nursing Administration, Dr. Linda Aiken and her colleagues, “found that every 10% increase in the proportion of BSN nurses on the hospital staff was associated with a 4% decrease in the risk of death.” (Aiken, L.H., 2003) According to The Grand Canyon Nursing Philosophy, “Baccalaureate nursing practice incorporates the roles of assessing,
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