Difference in Competencies between Associates vs. Baccalaureate Nurses Tara Garofalo Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0191 April 6‚ 2014 There has been much debate over the years about the differences in competencies between Associates Degree nurses (ADN) versus Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) nurses. In this paper I will discuss my findings and also give a patient care situation in which I describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the
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Grand Canyon University NRS-430V October 12‚ 2014 Differences in competencies between BSN and ADNDifferences in competencies between BSN and ADN According to the AACN Nursing Fact sheet‚ Nursing is the nations largest health care profession‚ with more than 3.1 million registered nurses nationwide. And by 2008‚ nurses with bachelors degrees make up 36.8 percent and 36.1 percent with associates degrees. With this said‚ when a person steps in a hospital or any medical setting and is about to receive
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Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level in Nursing Mary Khristeen Isidro Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Mrs. Marion Marino-Meyash Associate-degree level versus the Baccalaureate-degree level in Nursing Nurses are an imperative part of the health care team. Working concurrently with doctors‚ nurses ensure that patients obtain the highest quality of care and execute many of the routine functions of patient treatment. Associate degree nursing (ADN) education developed
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Decision Making Approaches of Nurses with a BSN Versus a Diploma or ADN Degree James E. Baez Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V April 28‚ 2013 The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (2012) states in their factsheet on creating a more highly qualified nursing workforce that both baccalaureate prepared nurses and associate prepared nurses meet the minimum technical competency for safe entry into basic nursing practice by passing the same licensing examination. AACN also stresses
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Differences in Competencies: Associate Versus Baccalaureate Nurse Paula Davis-Smith Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V May 24‚ 2013 Differences in Competencies: Associate Versus Baccalaureate Nurse The field of nursing has come a long way. It was once considered to be a profession for that of the less fortunate. But as the years went by the field of nursing has made drastic changes in that of schooling and duties of the nurse. No longer has the field of nursing considered
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Competency Differences Between RNs Prepared at ADN Versus BSN Level Grand Canyon: Professional Dynamics NRS-430V January 4‚ 2013 Competency Differences Between RNs Prepared at ADN Versus BSN Level Nursing education in the United States offers many levels of competency falling under the licensed title of registered nurse (RN). These levels offered in a continuum‚ begin with nursing as a vocation in the form of licensed practical/vocational
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References: Orsolini-Hain‚ L.‚ & Waters‚ V. (2009‚ May 1‚ 2009). Education Evolution: A Historical Perspective of Associate Degree Nursing. Journal of Nursing Education‚ 4. Rosseter‚ R. J. (2012). Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce. Retrieved from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/mediarelations/NursingWorkforce
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ADN vs. BSN: Competency Differences Mehul Sanghavi Grand Canyon University NUR 430V-(237) Dana Martyn‚ RN‚ MSN May 5‚ 2013 INTRODUCTION Nursing comprises the largest health care workforce in the United States. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration survey‚ there are more than 3 million registered nurses (RN) nationwide. The survey also shows that 50.0% of the workforce holds a baccalaureate (BSN) or graduate degree while 36.1% earned
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Competency Levels: Graduate Nursing of ADN Vs MSN Cheryl L. McLean Grand Canyon University: NRS 430 August 5‚ 2012 Abstract: Nursing has been evolving career since the nineteenth century. Over the years‚ nursing was a profession that didn’t hold much status to society. However‚ today it is one of the most respected professions worldwide. With the climb in recognition and status also come the increasing requirements to obtain a nursing position. This paper is to provide a closer
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Running head: MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN Minimum Education for Nurses: ADN vs. BSN The debate over the minimum required education for nurses has been one that has gone on for much time now. There are many reasons that one would argue for one degree or the other‚ however‚ ADN programs across the country have been the primary source of education for the majority of nurses for some time now. Many argue that a bachelor’s degree should be
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