Difference In ADN Vs BSN Assignment
Differences in Competencies between nurses prepared at the Associate-Degree level versus the Baccalaureate-Degree level with Patient Case Scenario
By: Jaylene Leinbach
Grand Canyon University: NRS 430-V
November 8, 2014
Nursing is a dedication to provide care and support to individuals, families, and the community. Nurses are patient educators; educating patients on healthier life choices, proper medication administration, caring for their wounds, and how to use health care equipment such as glucometers and incentive spirometers. We spend our lives helping others.
Nursing practice is not limited to a hospital or clinical setting. Nurses are also found in rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, community health centers, and schools. Nursing education prepares nursing staff to care for people in all of these facilities whether it’s an Associate- degree in nursing or Baccalaureate-degree in nursing that is obtained. However there are some differences in competencies of a nurse with an ADN and BSN.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE VS BACCALAUREATE NURSE
Associate-Degree Nursing
The ADN program was developed during World War II to produce more nurses to meet the demands during the war. It began as a 5 year education requirement but as the demand for nurses increased post war, Mildred Montag proposed “a new program to prepare nurse technicians in a 2-year associate degree community colleges” (Creasia, J., & Friberg, E. (2011). Obtaining an ADN became popular because it took a shorter time to complete the educational requirements that allowed entry level nurses. An associate-degree nurse (ADN) is defined as a nurse with a two or three year degree. This training is generally done in a career focused college or a community college. Competencies that are covered are usually a basic outline of technical and safety training for entry level nursing. Graduates of nursing programs are then allowed to sit for the NCLEX – RN licensing examination. The NCLEX
By: Jaylene Leinbach
Grand Canyon University: NRS 430-V
November 8, 2014
Nursing is a dedication to provide care and support to individuals, families, and the community. Nurses are patient educators; educating patients on healthier life choices, proper medication administration, caring for their wounds, and how to use health care equipment such as glucometers and incentive spirometers. We spend our lives helping others.
Nursing practice is not limited to a hospital or clinical setting. Nurses are also found in rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, community health centers, and schools. Nursing education prepares nursing staff to care for people in all of these facilities whether it’s an Associate- degree in nursing or Baccalaureate-degree in nursing that is obtained. However there are some differences in competencies of a nurse with an ADN and BSN.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE VS BACCALAUREATE NURSE
Associate-Degree Nursing
The ADN program was developed during World War II to produce more nurses to meet the demands during the war. It began as a 5 year education requirement but as the demand for nurses increased post war, Mildred Montag proposed “a new program to prepare nurse technicians in a 2-year associate degree community colleges” (Creasia, J., & Friberg, E. (2011). Obtaining an ADN became popular because it took a shorter time to complete the educational requirements that allowed entry level nurses. An associate-degree nurse (ADN) is defined as a nurse with a two or three year degree. This training is generally done in a career focused college or a community college. Competencies that are covered are usually a basic outline of technical and safety training for entry level nursing. Graduates of nursing programs are then allowed to sit for the NCLEX – RN licensing examination. The NCLEX