Educational Preparation

Write a formal paper of 750-1,000 words that addresses the following:

1. Discuss the differences in competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level.

2. Identify a patient care situation in which you describe how nursing care or approaches to decision-making may differ based upon the educational preparation of the nurse (BSN versus a diploma or ADN degree).

For additional help finding research on this topic refer to;

1. the GCU Library tutorial located at in the Student Success Center.
2.  the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact Sheet: Creating a More Highly Qualified Nursing Workforce as a resource.
3. Refer to the assigned readings for concepts that help support your main points.
4. Refer to “Grand Canyon University College of Nursing Philosophy.” This is an informational resource to assist in completing the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the criteria and expectations for successful completion.