“Moving to a nurse workforce in which a higher proportion of staff nurses have at least a baccalaureate-level education would result in substantially fewer adverse outcomes for patients” (Friese‚ Lake‚ Aiken‚ Silber & Sochalski‚ 2008). Of the three most popular ways to become a registered nurse‚ a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree has been recognized as the best training for nurses in the current complex healthcare system. A baccalaureate prepared nurse possesses additional skills in critical
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that “all entry level nurses should begin at a baccalaureate level and eventually receive their masters within a few years”. Why is the bachelor’s degree the golden standard for most medical facilities and hospitals? As research shows having a Bachelor’s degree prepared nurse rather than an associate prepared nurse brings forth a greater 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
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Professional Values for the BSN Nurse Theresa Andrews-Robinson NUR/403 May‚ 21‚ 2012 Barb Juarez‚ MSN‚ RN Professional Values for the BSN Nurse Define: | Identify how nurses demonstrate this value. | Discuss how you demonstrate this value. | Altruism-Altruism is described as the “unselfish attention to the needs of others. It has also been defined as “sacrifice as a benefit for others” (Haigh‚ 2010). | Nurses demonstrate this value by reflecting a caring attitude at all times‚ providing
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Qualities of a nurse with a BSN as a Mentor The nurse I chose as a mentor has wonderful qualities that I hope to have after I also obtain a BSN. She shows great communication between nurses‚ doctors‚ and families. She is able to explain any situation in a professional manor. Her confidence is shown through her professionalism‚ for example‚ when she addresses information of medication and disease process to a family‚ she explains thoroughly‚ which builds trust with the family‚ shows her confidence
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Overworked nurses are seldom capable of spending adequate time with their patients. This is why Cleary-Holdforth and Leufer believe that nurses contribute to medical errors and problems which provide poor patient outcomes. Nevertheless‚ nurses that are not overworked can provide quality patient care and oftentimes can help in the prevention of medical errors. It is for this reason that nurses are the problem and the solution to quality patient care. Healthcare researchers are constantly searching
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Differences in ADN Nurses and BSN Nurses Dorothy Love RNC Grand Canyon University: NUS/430V January 7‚ 2011 This paper will explore the differences in competencies for nurses prepared at the associates and baccalaureate degree levels. Both allow the graduate to enter into the field of nursing as a Registered Nurse. There are distinct differences in the educational preparation and resulting competencies. Identifying differences of the ADN and BSN prepared nurse requires looking at
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Term Paper Vicki Doerfler TESC Nsg Inf: Concepts and Issues NUR 531 Dr. Nelson March 13‚ 2011 Abstract A personal health record (PHR) is a universal tool that consists of a comprehensive database of an individuals health documents. Personal health records are available in a variety of platforms‚ such as paper‚ the internet‚ personal computers‚ and portable devices. This paper describes the contents included in a personal health record as well as the steps to putting together a personal
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vacant nurse position‚ considering the use of per diem nurses‚ use of overtime for your current staff‚ or just working with the available staff needs to be decided by the nurse manager. The pros and cons of each option will be discussed. When using per diem nurses or giving overtime to the current nurses‚ the one of the concerns is budget. Even though per diem nurses are paid more hourly than a normal hourly pay for a current nurse‚ this changes when looking at overtime pay. Per diem nurses cost $35
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The Difference between ADN and BSN Nurses Channon Valentine Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Professor Belmonte November 21‚ 2012 The Difference between ADN and BSN Nurses When researching the differences between an ADN and a BSN the biggest thing that was found was the ability to get into management at a health care facility. “ADN nurses go to school for two years to prepare technical bedside nurses for secondary care settings‚ such as community hospitals and long
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more “hands on” practitioners. ADN nurses are also required to critical think but are task oriented. The Associated Degree in nursing school programs provides students with the knowledge and skills essential for entry into nursing practice and success on the nursing Licensure examination (NCLEX-RN). As an entry level nurse‚ the nurse is prepared to provide Safe and effective care that will promote the health and well-being of patients across the life span. Nurses graduating with an ADN acquire the
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