Introduction As a professional, a registered nurse (RN) should be responsible for own educational growth and execution of an individual professional role to perform the full scope of nursing practice and impact the highest possible patient outcomes. Associates Degree in Nursing (AND) fulfills basic nurse education requirements of becoming a registered nurse in two years. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four years program. A student can become a licensed RN after passing the
NCLEX-RN examination. Although both nursing programs fulfill educational requirements to become an RN, baccalaureate degree offers career advancement and higher earnings. BSN includes all
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BSN provides a better understanding of physical, social, economic, cultural, and political aspects of patient care, leadership skills, case management, as well as a professional identity to meet the current healthcare system demands.
ADN vs. BSN The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses newsletter for January/February 2015) presented a survey including fifty graduated from an ADN program in New York City to provide suggestions on how the course work could be improved to prepare new nurses to be team members, nurse managers, nurse leaders and to be able to develop a professional identity. The suggestions made by ADN graduates provided useful insight about perceived weakness in ADN curriculum
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ADN graduates develop professional level skills after completing a BSN program(Rosseter,2014) ADN is two-year program that fulfills the nurse education requirement of becoming a Registered nurse. A BSN degree prepared the Registered nurse for better future career in nursing filed line pediatrics, geriatrics and other specializations. These specialty fields offer higher salaries that standard RN positions. BSN degree decrease the risk of patient death and failure to rescue. The higher level of medication error and failure to perform procedure in best technique by nurse prepared at the associate and diploma level as compared with the baccalaureate level nurses. BSN prepared the nurse for critical thinking, leadership skills and how to educate the patient and their family members as a professional. BSN nurses has better patient’s outcome compared as associate nurses. Both AND prepared and BSN prepared nurses they can care for patients and perform duties such as assessments, medical charting, treatments, completion of procedure within scope practice. But AND nurses without Baccalaureate degrees they may not qualify for some other nursing jobs that require additional education. BSN makes nurses more versatile, better able to assume leadership roles and superior in their primary role of patient
a registered nurse said, “Nursing is a rewarding profession that can provide life-long job satisfaction and job security” (Jones 8). A registered nurse (RN) teaches their patients and the public all sorts of different health conditions and practices. They also give tips to the patients’ families and friends on how to support them physically and emotionally (Bureau 1). Registered nurses are employed in many places such as hospitals, schools, offices, homes, military services, and in nursing homes
Registered Nurse Registered nurses provide care and medical information to patients. Registered nurses are considered the backbone of the healthcare system. There is plenty of history, requirements, and outlooks on Registered nurses. The history of nursing dates back to the medieval times to today. It started off with nuns, in addition to their religious practices, attended the sick and dying. Nurses were usually females back then. When the Crimean War went on, an English nurse, Florence Nightingale
Compare and Contrast Nursing and Elementary Teacher Major Rough Draft When you go to college, you are aiming for your major or career degree. Somehow, I am one of the many students that cannot decide on what major we are aiming for. I am stuck in between Registered Nurse and Elementary Teacher. These two majors have advantages and disadvantages. Both of the majors are good, but only one can be chosen. After analyzing both majors, we'll know which major is the best choice. In the end, Elementary Teacher
Surgical Nursing requires a special person to meet the demands of the precision this task calls for. It is a fine-tuned art that requires keen senses to have the ability to multitask with precise perfection to ensure the patient will be afforded the utmost care, comfort, safety, teamwork among staff, and confidence they should expect in a situation that does not exhibit the best of times in their life. In this paper, we will inform the reader of the meticulous role of the surgical nurse, salary range
Unionization in healthcare is a critical piece to the work conditions and wages for nurses and CNAs alike. There is great value to having a union on board and readily available at the disposal of the nursing staff. This written work will describe and define exactly what a union is and does for the nursing staff. It will also discuss the positives and negatives of having a union available. Keep in mind, some managers and employees are not thrilled about having unions while others may sometimes
Neonatal Nursing in Today’s Society: An Aspiring Nurse’s Exploration I chose Neonatal Nurse Practitioner as a career because I love working with kids and helping others. Ever since I was in fifth grade I loved spending time/ babysitting with my baby cousins. My family always tells me I am compassionate and have a strong love for younger children. Oh the other hand, my sister and a few of my cousins are nurses on the labor and delivery floor, which has influenced me tremendously. I have always been
If I were already a nursing professional and wanted to join an organization, but could only afford to join one I would need to consider many factors before making a decision. Today there are many different organizations to choose from such as the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA), specialty practice organizations, and ethnic organizations. All of these organizations will have fees, affiliation with other organizations, publications, and benefits, but it is
Forensic nursing has not always been recognized although practiced by nurses every day. In reality, all nurses no matter the specialty have developed some investigative techniques. A forensic nurse is a nurse who deals with violence, sexual abuse victims, and abusers. “In 1995 forensic nursing gained specialty recognition by the American Nurses Association. It is an emerging global nursing specialty, with subspecialties that focus on nursing practice at the clinical legal interface of tending to
Define Nursing Nursing is a knowledge-based profession within the health care sector that focuses on the overall care of individuals. According to The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), “defines nurse practitioners as registered nursed who have received graduate-leveling nursing education and clinical training, which enables them to provide a wide range of preventative and acute health care services to individuals of all ages. They deliver high-quality, cost effective care, often performing
Over the past years, there has been a nursing shortage which has led to the need of more registered nurses in the hospital setting. This is the result of higher acuity of patient care and a decrease in their length of hospital stay. In order for the patients to get safe and quality care, the staffing, education and experience of the nursing staff needs to be made a priority. Because of the lack of nurses, patient quality of care has suffered. Many nurses, including myself, face the issue of understaffing
Registered Nursing is a well-known job here in the United States and many other countries as well. RN’s play an important role in today’s society and contribute to the community a lot. Their job consist of keeping people healthy and caring for the ones who need it. I chose this topic for my research paper because I feel that it would be an interesting job and I would love to learn more about the field itself. A registered nurse is a graduate nurse who has passed a state board examination and has
Registered Nurse (RN) “Registered nurses treat patients and help prevent disease, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions and health issues, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members both physically and mentally.”(Registered). It is important for the individual going into this occupation to search out the pros and cons of the different areas of nursing. Sometimes gender plays a part in choosing the specific area of an RN. For instance, the strength
regards to hiring a new employee. One of their current staff nurses turned in her 2 weeks' notice for resignation because she is relocating with her husband out of state. Therefore, they are in a rush to hire a new staff nurse to meet their work load given that their regular staff nurses were working to capacity. They posted a classified ad in the local newspaper for a job opening at Appalachian Home Health Services for a Registered Nurse. They received two responses from the classified ad; the first
purposes have been in effect for many years. Whether it be in a nursing home setting, mental health, ICU, emergency department, or even a possible school setting. The effectiveness and/or overall harm essentially caused by restraints is an issue that has been argued and studied by many health care professionals throughout time. Restraints are oftentimes used to either protect a patient from harming themselves, or even harming the nurses or other medical personnel that is assisting with their care.
“Nurses dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without even a prescription” this is said by Val Saintsbury. Nursing today is far more important than it was 100 years ago. Nurses are responsible for the patient’s well-being during their stay or visit. They are responsible for making sure the patients get their medicine on time and update the patient’s vitals on their charts. When researching the career of nursing it is important to include the history, skills and education, and the positive and