to a community setting‚ a greater number of specialized nurses are needed. Expected to wear new hats‚ nurses must attain a higher level of education if we are to adequately rise to new challenges and fill the new rolls of our profession. ADN vs BSN: What’s in the alphabet soup Established in the U.S. in 1909‚ baccalaureate programs provided a comprehensive education for anyone whom desired to become a nurse professional. Generally this education pathway consisted of fives years of formal
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Competency Differences between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurse Nursing education encompasses a vast continuum. Within the undergraduate subdivision‚ there are two preparatory levels of nursing education: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN). Although the underlying philosophies of patient-centered care and compassion remain consistent between both degree-levels‚ there are distinctions pertaining to clinical decision-making and care delivery
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Competency Differences Between RNs Prepared at ADN Versus BSN Level Grand Canyon: Professional Dynamics NRS-430V January 4‚ 2013 Competency Differences Between RNs Prepared at ADN Versus BSN Level Nursing education in the United States offers many levels of competency falling under the licensed title of registered nurse (RN). These levels offered in a continuum‚ begin with nursing as a vocation in the form of licensed practical/vocational
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Running head: MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN Minimum Education for Nurses: ADN vs. BSN The debate over the minimum required education for nurses has been one that has gone on for much time now. There are many reasons that one would argue for one degree or the other‚ however‚ ADN programs across the country have been the primary source of education for the majority of nurses for some time now. Many argue that a bachelor’s degree should be
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Running head: ADN AND BSN DIFFERENCES ADN AND BSN DIFFERENCES GCU NRS-430V Professional Dynamics 26-Mar-2012 (O191) NRS-430V April 07‚ 2012 ADA AND BSN DIFFERENCES Nursing has come a long way from the medieval age of scrutiny and disguise to being a well sought out profession. Nursing helps to provide humane services to the people and community. Education in nursing has different levels‚ an associate’s degree‚ a baccalaureate degree‚ master’s degree and many more. In
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The Importance of a BSN Prepared Nurse in Today’s Health System My interest of going back to school sparked some interesting questions amongst my colleagues. Some would ask‚ “Why?” Others would ask‚” Does it make you a better a nurse?” The comment that all nurses practice under the same governing board so why bother was heard twice. These are great questions and while all nurses do practice under the same board‚ with the demanding and evolving changes in health care and the numerous studies that
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improvement in the outcomes of all patients. Many hospitals in my area now require almost every new nurse to have a Bachelor degree‚ and current nurses on staff to receive
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Obtaining a Bachelor ’s Degree in Nursing Southwestern College Abstract This paper explores my reasons for obtaining a Bachelor ’s Degree in Nursing. I believe the BSN should be the minimum requirement for the professional nurse. The BSN is the gateway to advancing the nursing career‚ but is also prepares one for the newest opportunities in nursing outside of the hospital. Obtaining a Bachelor ’s Degree in Nursing. Currently ‚ there are three types of Registered nurses: the diploma
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hospital these nurses are strongest clinically since the training is usually hospital based. The other two choices are the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and the Baccalaureate Degree Nurse (BSN) all of these graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. This paper will discuss the differences in the competency levels between the ADN and BSN. The Associate Degree Nursing program provides an efficient‚ economical pathway to becoming a registered nurse. Graduates are competent in clinical
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Journal Paper This reflective paper provides a synthesis of my RN-BSN journey. This journal paper comprises five sections: before RN-BSN program‚ two-year goals‚ lifelong learning‚ novice to expert‚ as well as perceptions and long-range goals. My self- image‚ goals‚ practices‚ and philosophies prior to and as a result of RN-BSN program are also described. Before RN-BSN Program Prior to the RN-BSN program‚ I was more task oriented and focused on clinical skills proficiency. I believed
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