Compare And Contrast Adn And Bsn Prepared Nurses

Within the field of nursing, there are many different educational routes available to those who want to become a Registered Nurse, or RN. Nurses can choose to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or advance on to a higher level of education. Throughout the nursing profession, there is discussion over which level of preparation is more desirable. When comparing ADN and BSN prepared nurses, there are several noted differences in competencies and trainings between the two levels of preparation. These differences include critical thinking skills, health promotion and the ability to practice in a wide variety of settings. Critical thinking, “is an essential component of precise communication, problem solving ability, and theoretical and
Baccalaureate level nurses, “have stronger communication and problem solving skills and a higher proficiency in their ability to make nursing diagnoses and evaluate nursing interventions” (Rosseter, 2013). The ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with patients is such an important aspect of nursing. Nurses are responsible for teaching patients about their health and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment. A nurse with an ADN can teach patients about different disease processes. A nurse with a BSN can teach the patient not only about the disease process, but give a more comprehensive explanation of the disease process, contributing factors and other clinically important information. The broader knowledge base that comes with a BSN nurse, allows for a deeper level of understanding of the many different aspects of nursing care. Nurses, with the higher level of education, will be able to approach complicated cases with confidence as they rely on their, “stronger professional-level skills” (Rosseter,