Associate Degree Nurses vs Bachelor Degree Nurses Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0501 April 19, 2015 The digressions in the competency of nurses with an associate-degree in nursing and a bachelor-degree in nursing might be puzzling due to the various educational pathways available to become a nurse. Understanding the history of the varied programs available aid in a better understanding of factors that influence nursing education. Nursing programs at all levels offer multiple programs that will offer a student one or more nursing credentials (Creasia, J.L. & Friberg, E., 2011). Nurse leaders have always argued the importance of higher education for nurses.
These efforts had their historic move in September 2012, when many of the most Nursing Organizations join together to endorse the Joint Statement on Academic Progression for Nursing Students and Graduates (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, September 2012). The fact that new graduate nurses from all entry-level nursing programs, which include baccalaureate degree, associate degree and diploma pass the NCLEX-RN licensing examination at the same rate, it does not mean that all new graduates are prepared equally for the nursing practice (American Association of Colleges, Fact
Running Head: A CENTRAL THEME OF NURSING: THE NURSE –PATIENT RELATIONSHIP A Central Theme of Nursing: The Nurse-Patient Relationship Melia B. Maketo Fall 2009 Melia B. Maketo, Clayton State School of Nursing, Nursing Student A Central Theme of Nursing: The Nurse-Patient Relationship The American Nurses’ Association defines nursing as the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. It is a dynamic and flexible career; centered on the holistic well-being of the individual. With this in mind, nurses must have the ability to use their knowledge and skills to think critically in order to provide the best care possible. Perhaps the most important factor of providing quality care is fostering a cohesive nurse-patient relationship. While nurses strive to nurture this relationship, the foundation and concepts from which it is derived are evident in the CCSU Conceptual Model.
JAN ORIGINAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING Nurses’ and midwives’ clinical leadership development needs: A mixed methods study Mary Casey, Martin McNamara, Gerard Fealy & Ruth Geraghty Accepted for publication 18 December 2010 Correspondence to M. Casey: e-mail: mary.casey@ucd.ie Mary Casey MMedSci (Nurs) PhD RN Head of Teaching and Learning (Graduate) UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland Martin McNamara BSc EdD RN Dean and Head of School UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland Gerard Fealy BNS PhD RN Associate Professor UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland Ruth Geraghty BA MA MSc Research Assistant UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland C A S E Y M . , M C N A M A R A M . , F E A L Y G . & G E R A G H T Y R . ( 2 0 1 1 ) Nurses’ and midwives’ clinical leadership development needs: a mixed methods study.
London: Churchill Livingstone. Newman, A. (2003) ‘Self-Concept in the Nurse-Client Relationship’, in Arnold, E. and Underman Boggs, K. (eds.) Interpersonal Relationships: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses.
Nursing education with its multiple routes for entry level licensure make it one of the most distinctive in the United States today. From colleges to hospitals, nursing education needs to change to fit how health care is delivered today in the 21st century, meeting the needs of patients with increased complexity. The Future in Nursing report discusses available research on improved patient outcomes when comparing a BSN prepared nurse to an AND prepared nurse. This enforces the IOM”s message of “lifelong learning”. Nurses should always be striving for higher level of education.
This research resulted in the healthcare industry taking great strides to increase the number of baccalaureate-prepared nurses. This paper will discuss some strategies put in place by healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and government legislation to help encourage diploma and associate degree nurses obtain their Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN). Continuing education is vital to the development and maintenance of strong nurses. Baccalaureate education for practicing nurses is the way to retain the best and brightest nurses (McGrath, 2008). Healthcare facilities throughout the country have realized the need for higher educated nurses and have placed both strategic barriers and incentives in place to obtain the most educated nurses.
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Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Jeanette Deutschmann Grand Canyon University/NRS-430V September 27th, 2015 Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Comprising of more than three million members, the nursing profession makes up largest portion of the healthcare workforce. Being at the forefront of patient care, nurses play a crucial role in assisting to understand the objectives that are set forth in the Affordable Care Act (Battie, 2013). This legislation provides insurance coverage for thirty two million more Americans, and the healthcare needs to continue to adapt to meet this new demand (Battie, 2013). The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2008 (RWJF) set forth a two-year initiative to respond to the need to assess and transform the nursing profession. “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health” is an evidence based report developed in 2010 that evaluates the capability of nursing to meet the anticipated demands the health care reform will create.
Emotionally intelligent nurse leadership: a literature review study. Journal Of Nursing Management, 16(5), 565-577. The authors review eighteen articles from the period of January 1997 to December 2007. A review of these articles has made the conclusion that there is a correlation between emotional intelligence(EI) in nurses and leadership. Nurse leaders are able to identify, process and manage emotions which enables them to cope with daily demands of their job.