registered nurse (RN) is defined as a highly trained and skilled professional who cares for those that are sick (Quan‚ 2006). They are educated and trained to care for those that have chronic and acute illness‚ they are also taught to help those with wellness issues. They use these learned skills along with their compassion to provide care to those in need. There are two very common types of nursing degrees earned: associates degree nurse (ADN) and baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN). Both degrees enable
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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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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 education
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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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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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This writer’s final professional goal for the RN-BSN practicum is to analyzed the benefits of life-long learning in the world of pediatrics‚ this will meet the program’s objective 4.6 which integrate the client’s health care perspectives and decisions in the planning of treatment options and care. The pediatric unit is located on the 3rd floor of Coral Springs Medical Center (CSMC)‚ this writer will discuss with Perla Bueno‚ RN‚ BSN‚ and MSN the benefits of life - long learning in the world
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Motivating an ADN to Obtain a BSN Introduction What motivates an ADN to pursue higher education? As Janine Spencer RN‚ PhD‚ states in her article published in The Journal Continuing Education of Nursing‚ "Expanding opportunities‚ raising potentials‚ and providing an “edge” have been prevailing themes in several studies that investigated the motivation of RNs to receive their BSN." (2008) The need for nurses is growing and nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand their enrollment
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Finding Ways to Increase RN-BSN Enrollment Christine Schneider Chamberlain College of Nursing NR351ON: Transitions in Professional Nursing Spring Session B 2011 Finding Ways to Increase RN-BSN Enrollment Introduction “Increasing RN-BSN enrollments: Facilitating Articulation Through Curriculum Reform” is an article contained in The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing that was written by Janie Spencer‚ RN‚ EdD in 2008. The educational degree nurses obtain are by diploma‚ the associate
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Why RN TO BSN The Need for Highly-Educated Nurses In the 21st century‚ the health challenges facing the nation have shifted dramatically. The American population is older—Americans 65 and older will be nearly 20 percent of the population by 2030—as well as more diverse with respect not only to race and ethnicity but also other cultural and socioeconomic factors. In addition to shifts in the nation’s demographics‚ there also have been shifts in that nation’s health care needs. Most health care
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Ethical Decision Maker- verses-Legal Decision Maker Mary Pat Laws Wilmington University I’m starting to write a research paper‚ I’m not sure my introduction is correct‚ I need some guidence. It’s been many years since I wrote a research paper. ABSTRACT Introduction Ethical decision-making is required when a Healthcare Organizations must address a conflict or doubt regarding competing values‚ such as personal‚ organizational‚ professional and social values. When involved in a decision
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