partly because of the work of our nursing pioneers nurses are respected and educated professionals. In the United States there are currently three recognized routes to becoming a Registered Nurse. There are Diploma Schools which are hospital based and rely on the apprentice model, the Associate Degree, started by Mildred Montag in response to a post World War II nursing shortage and the Baccalaureate degree. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Fact Sheet: Creating a More
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What primary relationships do you see between legal and ethical issues faced by nurses in their practice? How would you explain these relationships to others? What would you say are at least two ethical dilemmas that are often faced by nurses in their daily practice? Explain how accountability and responsibility play a role when nurses face with these dilemmas. One of the most well known ethical dilemmas that nurses can face in their career is their patient's belief system. One example is
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Transforming the Nursing Profession The transformation of the nursing profession is dependent upon formal education, evidence based nursing practice, and providing strong leadership roles at all levels of the health care system. The nursing education encourages lifelong learning that includes seamless academic progression (Robert Wood Foundation, 2010). The nursing practice incorporates both standards of practice and professional accountability. Strong leadership focuses on safety and quality of
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Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2014, para. 5). In addition, the AACN stated that positive patient outcomes are increased with the care of nurses educated at a BSN or graduate level. Employers say they want to ensure their staff is equipped to meet the increasing health care demands (Trossman, 2012, para. 1). This can cause some confusion amongst those who believe that an RN is and RN, but there are many routes to earning the title of registered nurse. Nursing students who have graduated
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competency that is needed for all levels of care in the field of nursing. It states that the bachelor’s degree helps to test for a broader spectrum of education and skills and calls for a more rounded nurse that is able to look at the patient’s cultural background and spiritual health. It also helps the nurse move from the bedside to a more managerial position within the nursing field. Associates degree in nursing An associates degree in nursing is a two year degree that was created in 1943 by Mildred
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ADN or diploma degree As of today, nursing has a long history of education and it has come a long way. In the beginning nursing was “regarded as the work of those in the lowest classes of society or in religious life” (Grand Canyon University: Canyon Connect, 2009-2011), and “there was little organization associated with nursing and certainly no social standing” (Grand Canyon University: Canyon Connect, 2009-2011). Florence Nightingale is recognized in nursing history, as one of her many achievements
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establishing baccalaureate-level nursing programs in the 1950’s, awarding graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. In 1951, Mildred Montag proposed the innovative idea of a 2-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at the community college level to remedy the severe nursing shortage following World War II. Nursing faculty regarded ADN nurses as competent in basic nursing practice as they demonstrated the ability to pass state nursing licensing examinations. This commenced
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Becoming a Competent Nurse: ASN vs. BSN The history of nursing education has evolved through the centuries. The Baccalaureate degree began with formal education in the hospitals and slowly moved into colleges and universities. With nursing shortages in the United States during and following World War II, the Associates degree was proposed to be a temporary need to help increase the amount of educated nurses in the workforce. (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). Recently, there have been many ongoing debates
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Educational Preparation of Registered Nurses: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) vs. Baccalaureate Prepared Nurses (BSN) Donna Rodriguez Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430V Jayme Goodner September 28, 2013 Educational Preparation of Registered Nurses: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) vs. Baccalaureate Prepared Nurses (BSN) The purpose of this paper is to discuss the educational preparation of the Associate Degree nurse (ADN) versus the Baccalaureate prepared Nurse (BSN)
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Clearly, the future of nursing is heading for some significant changes. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”, from 2011 highlights the changes facing the medical field, particularly related to nursing, and the obstacles we as nurses must face and overcome to continue to deliver effective, quality care to all patient populations. According to the IOM report, the passing of the Affordable Care Act (IOM report p. 21) will greatly affect
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