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. Major differences
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Difference in Competencies; ADN vs BSN Grand Canyon University Difference in Competencies; ADN vs BSN The definition of competency as described by Gurvis and Grey is “an individual’s actual performance in particular situation‚ described by how well the individual integrates knowledge‚ attitudes‚ skills and behavior in delivering care according to expectations”(Gurvis& Grey‚1995). The purpose of this paper is to describe the difference in competencies between the associate
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The Caring Nurse: ADN versus BSN The Caring Nurse: ADN versus BSN Caring is the heart of nursing. Most nurses have a quality about them that harbors caring. Caring is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as‚ “effort made to do something correctly‚ safely‚ or without causing damage‚” or “things that are done to keep someone healthy‚ safe‚ etc.” Nurses‚ whether they are an associate degree educated or baccalaureate educated‚ want to do a good job. They don’t come to work to intentionally
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DIVERSITY IN PATIENT CARE Diversity in Patient Care Cami Meadows Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V Family-Centered Health Promotion June 17th‚ 2006 Diversity in Patient Care The field of nursing is complex with a considerable amount of knowledge needed to provide quality of care for patients. With that in mind‚ understanding each individual can contribute to optimal care. In any hospital‚ a variety of
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States about the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) in outpatient settings. More than $20 billion of the federal economic stimulus (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) is slated to assist physicians‚ hospitals‚ and other health care settings in adopting health information technology (Gill‚ 2009). The government wants to shift into the digital era and it is highly recommended that all hospitals become compliant by 2015 and has provided reimbursement incentives and an electronic
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CARE OF ISOLATED PATIENT In health care‚ isolation refers to various measures taken to prevent contagious diseases from being spread from a patient to other patients‚ health care workers‚ and visitors‚ or from others to a particular patient. Various forms of isolation exist‚ some of which contact procedures are modified‚ and others in which the patient is kept away from all others. Special equipment is used in the treatment of patients on the various forms of isolation. These most commonly include
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ADN to BSN: Factors and their Degree of Contribution to ADN Students’ Decision to Pursue a BSN Group 25: Bricecine McNair‚ Chelsi Channell‚ Hongan Nguyen‚ Jacob Brush‚ Nisha Brice‚ Ryan Clark Methodological Section/Research Design The purpose of this study is to examine how personal perceptions are associated with an ADN student’s willingness to obtain a BSN. A two-year longitudinal pre-test and post-test design will be utilized (Leedy & Ormrod.‚ 2012). The pre-test will survey first semester
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Improving Patient Care and Quality Utilizing the Electronic Health Record Melissa Fuller HCA 417 John Saindon April 29‚ 2013 Improving Patient Care and Quality Utilizing the Electronic Health Record Improving patient care is a process that always has room for improvements. It is important to make sure patients receive the best quality care available. "Studies suggest that high quality patient care relies on careful documentation of each patient ’s medical history‚ health
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employees experience negative feelings or emotions that result from conflict‚ it may cause them to neglect their patient care responsibilities. During an argument employees blow out‚ the tension between parties affects others around including patients. The opportunities for mistakes with medications increases because the mind is focused on the conflict; the ability to deliver an appropriate care is in danger for the emotional distress that both employees are experiencing. I remember that when I used
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Emerging Care models 1. Unit-Based Care Manager - Serving as both a facilitator and mentor‚ the Unit-Based Care Manager serves as the unit’s “attending” nurse with respect to triage‚ communications‚ and all clinical needs. The Care Manager is staffed by a Clinical Nurse Leader 2. Care Transitions Intervention - The Care Transitions Intervention was developed to help improve patient quality and safety during significant transitions in care. 3. Hospital at Home - Hospital at
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