Difference In Competencies: BSN Vs. Grand Canyon University
Difference in Competencies; ADN vs BSN
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Difference in Competencies; ADN vs BSN
The definition of competency as described by Gurvis and Grey is “an individual’s actual performance in particular situation, described by how well the individual integrates knowledge, attitudes, skills and behavior in delivering care according to expectations”(Gurvis& Grey,1995). The purpose of this paper is to describe the difference in competencies between the associate level and bachelor level education in nursing. It will provide a rational for the need of increased educational levels of nurses in the workforce.
There have been many studies to prove that an increase in the level of nursing education leads …show more content…
In doing so, the BSN will find that the patient just had an argument with a family member after having a cup of tea, both of which would increase one’s blood pressure and heart rate. The BSN may attempt to holistically reduce the blood pressure through relaxation techniques, before simply administering medication. They would also realize that by administer the medication, when the patient had a chance to calm down the patient my actually bottom out, and your left with a hypotensive crisis. This example shows how the education of the ADN is such that they are knowledgeable and can fix the problem at hand, but the BSN would take their critical thinking skills further trying to find the cause of the …show more content…
The real difference with furthered education is leadership skills and the additional skill of using researching to lead change. At the entry level position there is not much difference between the ADN and the BSN. However, because of the different coursework “the BSN programs provide nurses an expanded world view and increased critical thinking skills.” (Starr, 2010). These increased skills are exemplified by increased patient outcomes. Other advantages in obtaining the BSN is that it creates an increased ability advance in their nursing career. Nurses have a large presence in the health care system, and play a huge role in patient care and outcomes. With increased education nurses are able to expand on their knowledge and are able to have voice in the health care system among the other professional
Grand Canyon University
Difference in Competencies; ADN vs BSN
The definition of competency as described by Gurvis and Grey is “an individual’s actual performance in particular situation, described by how well the individual integrates knowledge, attitudes, skills and behavior in delivering care according to expectations”(Gurvis& Grey,1995). The purpose of this paper is to describe the difference in competencies between the associate level and bachelor level education in nursing. It will provide a rational for the need of increased educational levels of nurses in the workforce.
There have been many studies to prove that an increase in the level of nursing education leads …show more content…
In doing so, the BSN will find that the patient just had an argument with a family member after having a cup of tea, both of which would increase one’s blood pressure and heart rate. The BSN may attempt to holistically reduce the blood pressure through relaxation techniques, before simply administering medication. They would also realize that by administer the medication, when the patient had a chance to calm down the patient my actually bottom out, and your left with a hypotensive crisis. This example shows how the education of the ADN is such that they are knowledgeable and can fix the problem at hand, but the BSN would take their critical thinking skills further trying to find the cause of the …show more content…
The real difference with furthered education is leadership skills and the additional skill of using researching to lead change. At the entry level position there is not much difference between the ADN and the BSN. However, because of the different coursework “the BSN programs provide nurses an expanded world view and increased critical thinking skills.” (Starr, 2010). These increased skills are exemplified by increased patient outcomes. Other advantages in obtaining the BSN is that it creates an increased ability advance in their nursing career. Nurses have a large presence in the health care system, and play a huge role in patient care and outcomes. With increased education nurses are able to expand on their knowledge and are able to have voice in the health care system among the other professional