Review: Increasing RN-BSN Enrollments: Facilitating Articulation through Curriculum Reform Karl Jennette Transitions in Professional Nursing Increasing RN-BSN Enrollments: Facilitating Articulation through Curriculum Reform Introduction There is a significant need to increase the BSN enrollment as the majority of new nurse enrollment is at the associate degree in nursing level (Spencer‚ 2008‚ 312). It will be discussed‚ based on the article; Increasing RN-BSN Enrollments: Facilitating Articulation
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Finding Ways to Increase RN-BSN Enrollment Christine Schneider Chamberlain College of Nursing NR351ON: Transitions in Professional Nursing Spring Session B 2011 Finding Ways to Increase RN-BSN Enrollment Introduction “Increasing RN-BSN enrollments: Facilitating Articulation Through Curriculum Reform” is an article contained in The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing that was written by Janie Spencer‚ RN‚ EdD in 2008. The educational degree nurses obtain are by diploma‚ the associate
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to Obtain a BSN Introduction What motivates an ADN to pursue higher education? As Janine Spencer RN‚ PhD‚ states in her article published in The Journal Continuing Education of Nursing‚ "Expanding opportunities‚ raising potentials‚ and providing an “edge” have been prevailing themes in several studies that investigated the motivation of RNs to receive their BSN." (2008) The need for nurses is growing and nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand their enrollment. Healthcare
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registered nurse (RN) is defined as a highly trained and skilled professional who cares for those that are sick (Quan‚ 2006). They are educated and trained to care for those that have chronic and acute illness‚ they are also taught to help those with wellness issues. They use these learned skills along with their compassion to provide care to those in need. There are two very common types of nursing degrees earned: associates degree nurse (ADN) and baccalaureate degree nurse (BSN). Both degrees enable
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CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NURSING: CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NURSING Irali Ipsita M.Sc (Nursing) I Year LTCN‚ SNDT. CONTINUING EDUCATION: CONTINUING EDUCATION “Continuing education is all the learning activities that occur after an individual has completed his basic education”. – COOPER . “ Continuing education in nursing consists of systematic learning experiences designed to enlarge the knowledge & skills of nurses. “ NEED IN NURSING: NEED IN NURSING To ensure safe & effective nursing
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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 to obtain
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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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Care approaches and decision-making A compare and contrast of associate-degree level verses baccalaureate-degree level in nursing: Heidi Kruger Grand Canyon University: NRS-430 (NRS-430V-O103) Professional Dynamics Feb‚ 2013 Abstract As an ever-changing health care system continues to evolve our practice becomes more advanced. The healthcare system requires an expanded knowledge base and training in order to deliver safe‚ comprehensive care. As in-hospital patient stays shorten and patient
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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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Journal Paper This reflective paper provides a synthesis of my RN-BSN journey. This journal paper comprises five sections: before RN-BSN program‚ two-year goals‚ lifelong learning‚ novice to expert‚ as well as perceptions and long-range goals. My self- image‚ goals‚ practices‚ and philosophies prior to and as a result of RN-BSN program are also described. Before RN-BSN Program Prior to the RN-BSN program‚ I was more task oriented and focused on clinical skills proficiency. I believed
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