order to be determined safe for practice. “The NCLEX tests for minimum technical competency for safe entry into basic nursing practice. Passing rates should be high across all programs preparing new nurses. This exam does not test for differences between graduates of different programs‚ measure performance over time‚ or test for all of the knowledge and skills developed through a baccalaureate program.” (Rosseter‚ 2012‚ p. 1) After successfully passing the exam‚ registered nurses‚ both associate degree
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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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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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Grand Canyon University NRS-430V October 12‚ 2014 Differences in competencies between BSN and ADN Differences 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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Preparation between the ADN and BSN Dana Grand Canyon University: NSR- 430vProfessional Dynamics September 22‚ 2013 Many people from all walks of life decided to go back to school in an effort to obtain a job so they can afford to care for their family. It may be a single mom or dad‚ some one that is older‚ a young student who is fending for themselves‚ no matter what the story they have to start somewhere. Prior to becoming a nurse‚ one doesn’t understand the real difference between getting their
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The Differences Between Associate Degree Nurses and the Baccalaureate Degree Nurses by Dianne S. Moore‚ PhD‚ RN‚ CNM‚ MN‚ MPH Vice President of Nursing Academics West Coast University I have heard the statement "Why should I get a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) when I can get an associate degree in nursing (ADN) and still sit for the same NCLEX and get my RN license?" This is a very good question and one that every nursing student should ask. The short answer is that a nurse
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Differences in Associate Degree Nurses and BSN Nurses Grand Canyon University: NRS-430-0191 Professional dynamics February 9‚ 2013 Nursing Philosophy is the same no matter what degree of nursing that you have obtained. According to the American Nurses Association the definition of nursing is the protection‚ promotion‚ and optimization of health and abilities‚ prevention of illness and injury‚ alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response‚ and advocacy in
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Associate degree nursing (ADN) education is based on a research project that was carried out by Dr. Mildred Montag in the 1950’s. At that time there were a shortage of nurses‚ and the project was created to meet the needs of society by preparing nurses in less time. Most associate degree programs are in community and junior colleges‚ and are 2 years in length. Associate degree education prepares nurses to care to patients in various settings‚ including hospitals‚ long term care facilitates‚ and
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Baccalaureate Nurses vs. Associate Nurses Is having a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) better than an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)? Why should nurses get a BSN? Many nurses ask themselves these questions. Hospitals are pushing for nurses to advance their education. If there is an ADN nurse and BSN nurse applying for the same position most likely the BSN nurse will receive the job before the ADN nurse because “ the additional course work enhances the student’s professional development
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ADN vs BSN “The future of public health in our nation depends on a competent‚ well-trained public health workforce. A well-trained workforce is in the best interest of all those concerned with maintaining a healthy society.” (IOM‚ 2003). As society’s pushing for a demand in higher education‚ we are seeing the requirements for nursing increase as well. As most facilities are phasing out the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)‚ the Associates degree RN is becoming the entry level of nursing. Many
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