Write a formal paper (750-1,000 words) that addresses the following:
1.Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level in nursing.
2.Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a diploma or ADN degree).
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Refer to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact Sheet: Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/media-relations/NursingWorkforce.pdf)as a resource.
Refer to the assigned readings for concepts that help support your main points.
Refer to “Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy." This is an informational resource to assist in completing the assignment.
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Educational Preparedness
Erin Wakefield
NRS 430 Professional Dynamics
June 8, 2014
1.Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level in nursing.
2.Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation