In the US a person can become a professional Registered Nurse (RN) by studying Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or studying Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN, Bachelor of science in Nursing). Other countries have their own Diploma in General nursing. All these degrees give the eligibility to take NCLEX-RN® examination and to get a license to practice as a professional Registered Nurse. The NCLEX is the state board to license and RN for competency to work as a registered nurse.
One major question was about the differences in capabilities of BSN and ADN nurses. Even though both ADN and BSN nurses are getting the same license to practice as a Professional nurse, research shows that there are differences in their proficiencies. One has more qualified for patient care than the other or not? Who provides the best care to the Patient? The Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) programs contain additional coursework in nursing and a wider range of studies in other subjects. There are few differences in competencies between an Associate- degree nurse and baccalaureate degree level nurse. This includes their level of leadership skills, commitment and their quality of patient care.
BSN trained and ADN trained nurses are regularly treated equally in the out-patient settings …show more content…
However, there are some limitations for an ADN. For an RN without a bachelor’s degree may not qualify for some nursing jobs that require additional education. For example, nurse educator roles, some unit or departmental coordinator roles, and management positions. Recently so many hospitals require all new hires to have at least a BSN including those who are entry-level positions or staffing the floors and serving. Nurses who were employed prior to the requirement are usually given some times like three to five years to complete their
One major question was about the differences in capabilities of BSN and ADN nurses. Even though both ADN and BSN nurses are getting the same license to practice as a Professional nurse, research shows that there are differences in their proficiencies. One has more qualified for patient care than the other or not? Who provides the best care to the Patient? The Baccalaureate Degree (BSN) programs contain additional coursework in nursing and a wider range of studies in other subjects. There are few differences in competencies between an Associate- degree nurse and baccalaureate degree level nurse. This includes their level of leadership skills, commitment and their quality of patient care.
BSN trained and ADN trained nurses are regularly treated equally in the out-patient settings …show more content…
However, there are some limitations for an ADN. For an RN without a bachelor’s degree may not qualify for some nursing jobs that require additional education. For example, nurse educator roles, some unit or departmental coordinator roles, and management positions. Recently so many hospitals require all new hires to have at least a BSN including those who are entry-level positions or staffing the floors and serving. Nurses who were employed prior to the requirement are usually given some times like three to five years to complete their