Question

Compare and contrast the differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.

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Answer 1

Differentiated practice competencies between an associate and baccalaureate education in nursiy are as follows:-

- Associate education program last for only two years where as baccalaureate education last for four years.

- Associate degree program focuses mostly on clinical skills where as baccalaureate education focuses on leadership,nursing research , management as well as clinical skills training .

- Associate degree nurse is a technical nurse whereas beccalaureate degree nurse is a professional nurse.

Scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse are as follows:-

-Baccalaureate nurse have excellent problem solving skills and have independent decision making capacities whereas these capacities are not seen in associate degree nurse.

-Baccalaureate nurse incorporate physical,social,spiritual , intellectual and emotional components to address the overall health of the individual where as these components are lacking in associate degree nurses.

- Baccalaureate nurse has knowledge based on theory and research which allows opportunities to teach and assume a leadership role in health care environment where as associate nurse has only technical knowledge .

- Baccalaureate nurse not only provide more complex aspect of daily care and patient education but also design and Co-ordinate a comprehensive plan of nursing care for entire length of a patient's stay from pre - admission to post discharge which is not possible for associate degree nurse.