Running head: DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES Differences in Competencies between B.S.N and A.D.N Prepared Nurses Veronica Ruiz Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V Professional Dynamics May 29, 2012 Abstract This paper will discuss the differences in competencies between Associate Degree nurses (A.D) and baccalaureate prepared nurses (BSN). While both degrees qualify the participant to sit for the licensing exam, NCLEX-RN, and enter the field of nursing as a Registered Nurse,
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Differences and in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at Associate-Degree versus the Baccalaureate-Degree Level in Nursing Yolanda Youngblood Grand Canyon University Some will argue that there is Avast difference between nurses that possess a BSN vs those that possess an AND. Nurses with a BSN when compared to nurses with a AND display apparent variances and likenesses when the amount of education in various programs, the years required to obtain a degree
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have an associate degree and others have a baccalaureate degree. Whatever may be their educational base, everyone has to pass a state board exam to start working as a nurse. Nurses with associate degree and baccalaureate degree both work in the same scenarios in the hospitals. All nurses have to go through the same basic education related to safe efficient patient care, but there are differences in job expectations and levels of patient interaction . Presently, associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) which
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Associate-Degree Level Versus the Baccalaureate-Degree Level in Nursing. Excellent patient care takes place in a hospital when well-educated nurses are employed. Evidence based investigations going on in the country is showing that fewer medication errors, lesser death rates and great patient outcomes are all connected to highly educated nurses being employed in a hospital. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has decided that highly educated nurses brings about clinical competencies
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to become a registered nurse are: a diploma program usually offered in hospitals, an associate degree frequently offered by community colleges, and a baccalaureate degree offered at senior colleges and universities. Graduates of all the above programs take the same NCLEX-RN licensing examination. To understand the contrast in competencies between an associate degree in nursing and a baccalaureate degree in nursing, it is logical to first define competency. According to the American Nurses Association
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for the Associate Degree in nursing slightly differs from the preparation for the Baccalaureate degree they both hold the title of Registered Nurses. A 3- year associate degree usually offered at a community college; and the 4- year baccalaureate degree offered at a senior college and universities. There are many surveys and research that are being carried out that shows the quality of care given to patients by nurses with associate degree and baccalaureate degree definitely differences exist in
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Competency Comparison: Associate Degree Nurse Versus Baccalaureate Degree Nurse A registered nurse is a trained nurse that, through formal education, completes their college degree and then proves their competency by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX ). Registered nurses can be educated on three different levels, but this paper will address only two: the associate degree, and the baccalaureate degree nurses. Although there are many similarities in competencies, there are
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completing new training programs. The nursing profession has grown drastically from what it once was. Although there have been an abundance of change, the basis of why one practices nursing remains constant – the desire to make a difference in a person’s life by providing quality care. Nurses share the same drive and passion, but is that enough? Society and employers have preconceived notions about nurses at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level. They believe one’s level of
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Associate and Baccalaureate Competencies After World War II there was a shortage of nurses in the work force. Dr. Mildred Montag wrote her dissertation on the need to fill much needed positions and created a curriculum to train nurses at the two year level instead of the standard which was four year hospital apprenticeship training at the university level (GCU website, nd). The creation of the two year level trained nurse served its purpose in times of shortages. Hospitals and other facilities
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TITLE: DISCUS THE DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCES BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND THE BACCALAUREATE-DEGREE NURSES COURSE: NRS 430V-0104 COMFORT OKORIE FEBRUARY 2014 INTRODUCTION Nursing is centered on the care of people, which includes their families and their communities so as to reach or obtain an expected health and life status. Nurses are different from other health care providers, by the way they care for the patient, the training they obtained and their extend of practices
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