Associates Level Vs Baccalaureate-Level Nursing Research Paper
Associates Level Vs Baccalaureate Level Nurses
Harsalee Patel
Grand Canyon University
NRS 430
November 23, 2014
Associates Level Vs Baccalaureate Level Nurses
Introduction
In the healthcare system nurses play a huge role when it comes to patient care. Many people are unaware of the differences between the different educational levels of nurses. All nurses have one common goal; to promote health and healing while providing excellent patient care. According to the American Nurses Association, “Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and population.” (ANA, 2014). With this definition in mind, is there really a difference between associate level nurses and baccalaureate level nurses? This paper will discuss the differences in competencies …show more content…
That nursing degree was known as an associates degree in nursing. The first program was started at Columbia University, New York. During this time there was a critical shortage of nurses, this is why a shorter education path was warranted (Adelphi University, 2014). An associates degree in nursing is based on a two year educational path, this education is general provided at a junior college or technical college level. The curriculum is made up of two components; didactics and clinical experience. Once both of these components are completed then a student may sit for the national board exam. This exam is known as the NCLEX-RN licensure examination, on successful completion of this exam a person is a licensed nurse in that state (Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology, 2012). Baccalaureate Degree Level
Harsalee Patel
Grand Canyon University
NRS 430
November 23, 2014
Associates Level Vs Baccalaureate Level Nurses
Introduction
In the healthcare system nurses play a huge role when it comes to patient care. Many people are unaware of the differences between the different educational levels of nurses. All nurses have one common goal; to promote health and healing while providing excellent patient care. According to the American Nurses Association, “Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and population.” (ANA, 2014). With this definition in mind, is there really a difference between associate level nurses and baccalaureate level nurses? This paper will discuss the differences in competencies …show more content…
That nursing degree was known as an associates degree in nursing. The first program was started at Columbia University, New York. During this time there was a critical shortage of nurses, this is why a shorter education path was warranted (Adelphi University, 2014). An associates degree in nursing is based on a two year educational path, this education is general provided at a junior college or technical college level. The curriculum is made up of two components; didactics and clinical experience. Once both of these components are completed then a student may sit for the national board exam. This exam is known as the NCLEX-RN licensure examination, on successful completion of this exam a person is a licensed nurse in that state (Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology, 2012). Baccalaureate Degree Level