BSN vs ADN
Differences between Associates-degree level vs. Baccalaureate-degree level nurses
Jasmin Smith
Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0191
March 13th, 2015
Differences between BSN vs ADN nurses
I have found many differences in the competency levels of these two degree programs. Some of the differences that distinguish the two nurses include the following: curriculum, ADN nurses typically go to a two year community college requiring less credits to graduate than a BSN four year degree. Education through the ADN program focuses on scientific theory through biology, human anatomy, and pharmacology training with hands on experience and is condensed in time. The BSN degree exposes the nurse to theory, management, and leadership skills. It focuses more on clinical skills and is task oriented. The BSN program forces the nurse to look at other areas such as legal ethics, human diversity, political and social influences, and health education. Nurses that are prepared at the BSN level tend to have a longer standing success rate in their career than the ADN level nurse, according to Nurse Outlook. Therefore, it is important that ADN nurses continue on with their education to implement a better quality of care to individuals and to be more attainable and educated for positions that require the leadership of a BSN nurse.
The ADN nurse studies the basic curriculum of nursing 101. Every nurse at this level whether they are ADN or BSN level, start at the same level as each other. They learn assessment skills, critical thinking skills, and scientific principles. According to the National League for Nurses, a successful ADN, will in the following categories, be able to: advocate for people, make sound judgments, know her role as a nurse, and have the ability to challenge and support others. Nurses at either level take the same board exam to reach the same end goal; obtaining a Registered Nurses license. They work along one another in demonstrating the same knowledge
Jasmin Smith
Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0191
March 13th, 2015
Differences between BSN vs ADN nurses
I have found many differences in the competency levels of these two degree programs. Some of the differences that distinguish the two nurses include the following: curriculum, ADN nurses typically go to a two year community college requiring less credits to graduate than a BSN four year degree. Education through the ADN program focuses on scientific theory through biology, human anatomy, and pharmacology training with hands on experience and is condensed in time. The BSN degree exposes the nurse to theory, management, and leadership skills. It focuses more on clinical skills and is task oriented. The BSN program forces the nurse to look at other areas such as legal ethics, human diversity, political and social influences, and health education. Nurses that are prepared at the BSN level tend to have a longer standing success rate in their career than the ADN level nurse, according to Nurse Outlook. Therefore, it is important that ADN nurses continue on with their education to implement a better quality of care to individuals and to be more attainable and educated for positions that require the leadership of a BSN nurse.
The ADN nurse studies the basic curriculum of nursing 101. Every nurse at this level whether they are ADN or BSN level, start at the same level as each other. They learn assessment skills, critical thinking skills, and scientific principles. According to the National League for Nurses, a successful ADN, will in the following categories, be able to: advocate for people, make sound judgments, know her role as a nurse, and have the ability to challenge and support others. Nurses at either level take the same board exam to reach the same end goal; obtaining a Registered Nurses license. They work along one another in demonstrating the same knowledge