Dorothy Orem Theories of nursing
I often wondered what the difference was between a BSN and an ADN or even what a competency would be. We take the same NCLEX test. Based on our experience, we would probably work at the same pay. I happen to be an ADN with few options, working in large hospitals is not one of them. So I did a little research and discovered that my town is filled with magnet hospitals an award given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center signifying to the public that this hospital gives quality service. According to nursecredentialing.org, 80% of nurses must a BSN by 2020. So, for me the difference between a BSN and an ADN is that I won’t get the job.
I had an all about the money conspiracy theory. I knew it had to be more to it than my crazy theory. I read statistical material. I’m sure it was truthful. Right now, it’s just a bunch of numbers on a page. I want to understand why a new grad BSN trumps my six years of experience as an ADN.
Continuing my research, my eyes began to open. BSN programs offer more in depth theoretical concepts, community and public health issues according to nurselink.com. According to the ASU website, I will learn self-leadership by learning how to use the facility and participate in the ASU community. I will be a good communicator. I will sharpen my analytical and problem solving skills. I will know and have appreciation for diverse groups of people. In my present class I’m learning nursing practice companies and theoretical models. Ok, fine I thought.
Then I discovered the Core Competencies, set of guidelines for graduating nurse to assist in a successful career created by the National League of Nursing. Four areas of growth should occur by graduation. The categories are Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Professional Identity, and Spirit of inquiry. According to NLN, a successful ADN will in the following categories be able to: Human Flourishing-advocate for people, Nursing Judgment -make sound judgments based on evidence, Professional
I had an all about the money conspiracy theory. I knew it had to be more to it than my crazy theory. I read statistical material. I’m sure it was truthful. Right now, it’s just a bunch of numbers on a page. I want to understand why a new grad BSN trumps my six years of experience as an ADN.
Continuing my research, my eyes began to open. BSN programs offer more in depth theoretical concepts, community and public health issues according to nurselink.com. According to the ASU website, I will learn self-leadership by learning how to use the facility and participate in the ASU community. I will be a good communicator. I will sharpen my analytical and problem solving skills. I will know and have appreciation for diverse groups of people. In my present class I’m learning nursing practice companies and theoretical models. Ok, fine I thought.
Then I discovered the Core Competencies, set of guidelines for graduating nurse to assist in a successful career created by the National League of Nursing. Four areas of growth should occur by graduation. The categories are Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Professional Identity, and Spirit of inquiry. According to NLN, a successful ADN will in the following categories be able to: Human Flourishing-advocate for people, Nursing Judgment -make sound judgments based on evidence, Professional
References: http://www.nln.org/facultyprograms/competencies/comp_mast.htm http://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/registered-nurse-to-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing http://www.phoenixcollege.edu/academics/departments/nursing