Re: BSN not worth it?
I found some evidence for you:
Outcomes Study Makes A Case
For The Entry-Level BSN
Hospitals with large numbers of nurses with bachelor's (or
advanced) degrees have lower mortality rates than facilities
with few RNs at that education level, a new study suggests.
After examining data from more than 232,000 surgical
patients at 168 hospitals, University of Pennsylvania School of
Nursing researchers reported that a 10% increase in the pro-
portion of nurses with BSNs is associated with a 5%
decrease in postop mortality.
At facilities where less than 10% of the nurses had bache-
lor's degrees, the death rate among patients who underwent
oommon general, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries was
nearly 3%. That compares with a death rate of 1.5% at hospi-
tals where more than 70% of the nursing staff had four-year
degrees. Raising the proportion of bedside nurses with BSNs
from 20% to 60% could save four lives per every 1,000
patients undergoing such procedures, the researchers calcu-
late, About 45% of hospital nurses have bachelor's degrees,
according to the Department of Health and Human Services
consistent link:
http://mcc1.library.csulb.edu/login?...ite=ehost-live
source:
RN (RN), 2003 Nov; 66(11): 14, 53, 82-3
I've also heard that magnet status came about by looking at studies from Beth Israel and some New Jersey hospital that had mostly BSN nurses which lead to higher retention and better patient outcomes.
My mom is an ADN nurse and she is a fantastic nurse. I dont really think there is a difference, but I do feel the need to stand up for my degree (BSN) when people rag on it...just like I do when people rag on ADNs.
Oh and PS I also noticed that BSNs are being asked for more and more in the "required/recommended" section of job apps for new grad jobs in this tough economy.
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