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NUR 207 ESSENTIAL OF NURSING
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NUR 207 ESSENTIAL OF NURSINGeducational degrees to become a nurse - ANS-ADN - Associates
BSN - Bachelors
Diploma
RNs to BSN
Accelerated programs
ADN - Associates - ANS--two to three years to complete (community college program)
-dynamic pathway for entry into registered nurse practice
-accessible, affordable, quality instruction to a diverse population
-started as a research project in response to societal needs
1. evolving to reflect local community needs and current health care trends
-prepared to function in multiple health care settings, including community practice sites
1. posses a core of nursing knowledge common to all nursing education routes
2. competency for safe practice through NCLEX-RN pass rates
-show a commitment to lifelong learning through continuing education offerings
certification, credentialing, and continued formal education
BSN- Bachelors - ANS--nurses are better prepared to deal with the complexities of
health care and to work in a variety of role if they have a BSN
-takes at least four years to complete
-able to work in all health care settings
1. critical care
2. ambulatory care
3. public health.
4. mental health
a. employment flexibility
-a skilled provider, designer, manger, and coordinator of care
-accelerated option for those who already have a bachelors not relating to health care
1. 12-18 month program
Diploma - ANS--two to three years to complete
-focus on clinical skills in their training
-ready to work as RNs
-difficult advancing without college degree
Where do most nurses work? - ANS--Hospital care
-Public or community health
, -Ambulatory care (evaluated and treated)
-Nursing education
-Other (long term care, occupational, jail or prison)
Hospital (56%) - ANS--intensive care
-step down or acute care
-outpatient
-operating room
-postoperative recovery room
-labor and delivery
-emergency
-air ambulence
-home health
-research
-chemical dependency
-psychiatric
Public or Community Health (15%) - ANS--public nurses work in government and
private agencies and clinic, schools, retirement communities, and families
-improve community health
1. hospice
2. home health/ home care
3. mental health
4. rural health
5. the military
6. occupational health/industry
7. nursing school operated nursing centers
8. insurance and managed care companies
9. schools
10. disaster areas
Ambulatory Care- evaluated and treated (11.5%) - ANS--outpatient department
-nurse-managed centers
-physicians or nurse practitioner group activities
Nursing education (2.5%) - ANS--professors in colleges
Other (8.5%) - ANS--long term care
-occupational
-jail
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