Case Study: Associate Degree Nurse Vs. Baccalaureate Degree Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing versus Baccalaureate Degree Nursing
Irene Miranda-Henson
Grand Canyon University
Professional Dynamics
NRS-430V-0102
Ms. Harris
July 06, 2013 Associate Degree Nursing versus Baccalaureate Degree Nursing
In 1935, an organization was developed for collegiate nursing programs in American universities. The organization was known as the Association of Collegiate School of Nursing today is the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). The members of this organization strongly suggested “nursing could not develop into a profession until it could generate scientifically sound nursing knowledge that could sustain the practice of nursing” (Stewart, 1943).
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According to (Hood, 2009, p. 18) (Prime 1987) the ADN degree is centered around caregiver, counselor, educator roles, provides nursing care to person with similar health alterations in a structured setting, are most qualified for entry-level hospital or nursing home practice and more technical and task oriented. The BSN is an advocate, educated to engage in independent thinking to provide nursing care to person with complex and differing health alterations within a variety of setting including the community, assume responsibility for developing research-based care protocols, assumes nursing management positions, coordinates care with person with complex interactive healthcare needs, hospital based care management, community based practice, plans nursing care from admission-discharge (Hood, 2009, p. 18) (Prime …show more content…
I remember seeing the frustration in his eyes; he tried to communicate and would move his mouth to tell me his needs but I was unable to understand. He would become angry, sad and even cry uncontrollably. I took care of his physical needs but I was lacking the ability to grasp him as a whole being.
The knowledge and education that I will receive as a BSN prepared nurse will enable me to be prepared to tackle patients with extensive health issue like the homeless man, the abused elderly patient that lives with her daughter, the pregnant teenager that doesn’t communicate with her parents. As nurses, it is our responsibility to provide the support and resources to help the patient move toward having an optimal, safe and healthy life.
In conclusion, The AACN stated in order for nursing to be sustainable it must have sound nursing knowledge. The difference between the ADN and BSN education is between a 2 year and 4 year education. ADN is more of a technical and skilled nurse and the BSN is prepared to critical think, deal with complex patients, think independently and writes protocols. My current place of employment is requiring all nursing
Irene Miranda-Henson
Grand Canyon University
Professional Dynamics
NRS-430V-0102
Ms. Harris
July 06, 2013 Associate Degree Nursing versus Baccalaureate Degree Nursing
In 1935, an organization was developed for collegiate nursing programs in American universities. The organization was known as the Association of Collegiate School of Nursing today is the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Creasia & Friberg, 2011). The members of this organization strongly suggested “nursing could not develop into a profession until it could generate scientifically sound nursing knowledge that could sustain the practice of nursing” (Stewart, 1943).
Today in the United States …show more content…
According to (Hood, 2009, p. 18) (Prime 1987) the ADN degree is centered around caregiver, counselor, educator roles, provides nursing care to person with similar health alterations in a structured setting, are most qualified for entry-level hospital or nursing home practice and more technical and task oriented. The BSN is an advocate, educated to engage in independent thinking to provide nursing care to person with complex and differing health alterations within a variety of setting including the community, assume responsibility for developing research-based care protocols, assumes nursing management positions, coordinates care with person with complex interactive healthcare needs, hospital based care management, community based practice, plans nursing care from admission-discharge (Hood, 2009, p. 18) (Prime …show more content…
I remember seeing the frustration in his eyes; he tried to communicate and would move his mouth to tell me his needs but I was unable to understand. He would become angry, sad and even cry uncontrollably. I took care of his physical needs but I was lacking the ability to grasp him as a whole being.
The knowledge and education that I will receive as a BSN prepared nurse will enable me to be prepared to tackle patients with extensive health issue like the homeless man, the abused elderly patient that lives with her daughter, the pregnant teenager that doesn’t communicate with her parents. As nurses, it is our responsibility to provide the support and resources to help the patient move toward having an optimal, safe and healthy life.
In conclusion, The AACN stated in order for nursing to be sustainable it must have sound nursing knowledge. The difference between the ADN and BSN education is between a 2 year and 4 year education. ADN is more of a technical and skilled nurse and the BSN is prepared to critical think, deal with complex patients, think independently and writes protocols. My current place of employment is requiring all nursing