Saint Joseph’s College Professor Nursing 300: Professional Transitions Unit 1 part 1 December 12‚ 2011 EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY My Educational Journey at Saint Joseph’s College Professional Transitions is the first of many classes that I will experience during my journey of obtaining my Bachelors degree in Nursing at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Personally I have many reasons for wanting to further my nursing education. One of the main reasons for wanting
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Comparison of ADN and BSN Graduates What is the difference between nurses prepared as an Associates Degree Nurse (ADN) and nurses prepared with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree? Both nurses have a formal education. After graduating from their programs‚ they are both required to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. However‚ BSN nurses are better critical thinkers‚ have better leadership and mentoring skills‚ and are more prepared to meet the increasing demands placed on nurses today.
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The Caring Nurse: ADN versus BSN The Caring Nurse: ADN versus BSN Caring is the heart of nursing. Most nurses have a quality about them that harbors caring. Caring is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as‚ “effort made to do something correctly‚ safely‚ or without causing damage‚” or “things that are done to keep someone healthy‚ safe‚ etc.” Nurses‚ whether they are an associate degree educated or baccalaureate educated‚ want to do a good job. They don’t come to work to intentionally
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Competency Differences between ADN and BSN Prepared Nurse Nursing education encompasses a vast continuum. Within the undergraduate subdivision‚ there are two preparatory levels of nursing education: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN). Although the underlying philosophies of patient-centered care and compassion remain consistent between both degree-levels‚ there are distinctions pertaining to clinical decision-making and care delivery
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Difference in Competencies; ADN vs BSN 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
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Nursing is one of the professions that is on a calculated growth to the top. The main focus of nursing from Florence Nightingale to now is to provide safe and effective care and to better the health of each and every patient. Dr. Patricia Benner believes that “all entry level nurses should begin at a baccalaureate level and eventually receive their masters within a few years”. Why is the bachelor’s degree the golden standard for most medical facilities and hospitals? As research shows having a Bachelor’s
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The Importance of a BSN Prepared Nurse in Today’s Health System My interest of going back to school sparked some interesting questions amongst my colleagues. Some would ask‚ “Why?” Others would ask‚” Does it make you a better a nurse?” The comment that all nurses practice under the same governing board so why bother was heard twice. These are great questions and while all nurses do practice under the same board‚ with the demanding and evolving changes in health care and the numerous studies that
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Baccalaureate Nursing vs. Registered Nursing Grand Canyon University Baccalaureate Nursing vs. Registered Nursing There is an ongoing debate on the differences of nurses who possess an associate’s degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Individuals considering nursing as a career may find some confusion when comparing the two degrees. Both bachelor degree nurses as well as associate degree nurses can sit for the nursing licensure exam also known as the NCLEX. One might wonder why a bachelor’s
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Qualities of a nurse with a BSN as a Mentor The nurse I chose as a mentor has wonderful qualities that I hope to have after I also obtain a BSN. She shows great communication between nurses‚ doctors‚ and families. She is able to explain any situation in a professional manor. Her confidence is shown through her professionalism‚ for example‚ when she addresses information of medication and disease process to a family‚ she explains thoroughly‚ which builds trust with the family‚ shows her confidence
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nurses are strongest clinically since the training is usually hospital based. The other two choices are the Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and the Baccalaureate Degree Nurse (BSN) all of these graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. This paper will discuss the differences in the competency levels between the ADN and BSN. The Associate Degree Nursing program provides an efficient‚ economical pathway to becoming a registered nurse. Graduates are competent in clinical and proficient
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