Bachelor of Science in Nursing

provide both primary and in some cases, specialty care to the patients (“Role & Scope,” n.d.). To become an FNP, one must first acquire the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program, pass the national council licensure examination (NCLEX) and then must get licensed as an RN. After accomplishing this and obtaining some valuable nursing experience, one becomes eligible for admission into a graduate school that has an accredited masters’ program (“Role & Scope,” n.d.).…

pediatric nursing, and although I was a patient in the PICU at one time in my life, I did not get to see or learn a whole lot about it. I was surprised to find out the nurse I was shadowing had her Associates Degree in Nursing along with some of the other nurses on the unit. For some reason, I just figured the nurses would all have their Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Stacy informed me that the nurses can have their Associates Degree in Nursing (AND), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN),…

am a 32-year-old heterosexual male of European descent who speaks English, is a Christian, has completed a vocational course in Automotive technology, Military training as a diesel mechanic, an Associates of Science in Pre-Nursing, and is currently working on my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I would say that these social identities describe who I am pretty well. Up until this point I have not put much thought into social identities and privileged groups. From what I have been exposed to in…

participated in, I am excited about the conclusion and completion of my Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN) degree. I have long anticipated completing my BSN. Twenty plus years ago I was accepted into the University of Washington nursing program, but was positioned as third on the waitlist. Unfortunately, I did not move off the waitlist to start in that BSN program. I subsequently enrolled in and completed my Associate Nursing degree (ADN) at the local community college. Thus, I am at the…

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Bachelor of Science nursing interview (BSN) Working with one of my co-worker over the years, I have identified qualities that make me choose her as my mentor. Her attitude and mannerism, knowledge toward patient needs encouraged me to follow her footsteps. She is very knowledgeable, and able to communicate effectively with patients, family members and co-workers. She takes time to listen attentively to their concerns. She works with the staff to make sure they accomplish their day…

Competencies between associate versus baccalaureate degree nurse Nursing has an outstanding role in health care. A professional provides advocacy, education, communication and patients care. They go above and beyond to satisfy patients’ needs and to provide the best care possible for their patient. However, the level of care they provide depends on their qualification, knowledge and experience. Ordinarily, we see two kinds of Registered Nurse in the hospital. Nurse with associate degree and…

After this, it has been a while since I do not have any experience working professionally like I used to but the work I did before really help me in many factors. Even though for now I have planned to do my liberal studies and join the second degree nursing program but when do have opportunities to work I will try my best as I will be learning new skills and gain knowledge. At first I really hated my major (liberal studies) and blamed my parents for putting me in this. But now, I can proudly…

always knew she was going to accomplish all her goals, despite the pre-civil rights era she was brought up in, “Not a common message for a young black woman raised before the civil-rights era. But she believed it, and now looking back on a career in nursing that has spanned more than half a century, she is justifiably proud of her accomplishments against formidable odds” (Hannk). It is incredible to see how determined she has always been despite the struggles they went through. She was raised…

Nursing today, is far different than how nursing was practiced years ago, and with the ever changing healthcare, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that was signed into law by President Obama in 2010, and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, together is taking healthcare, and the professions, such as nursing to greater heights and expectations by transforming “its health care system to provide seamless, affordable, quality care that…