ADN vs BSN nurses

[sheryl1304]

What are the differences between ADN and BSN nurses in terms of their nursing practice?

Does BSN nurses have better patient outcome? Are they more effective?

[SmilingBluEyes]

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[Kingbandit]

In my state (Ohio) they are viewed as the same thing licensure wise. The facilities in town have different views, my facility makes the designation that nurse managers must have a minimum of a BSN. We have Magnet status. One of their forces of magnetism is a ratio of BSN trained nurses.

When I started as an ADN, I viewed my career as just another job and a series of tasks. While receiving my BSN, I saw the big picture. Twas there not just to do things, but to also advocate for the pt and help the Dr's reach the best possible diagnosis/treatments. I did change how I approached a person.

[Kingbandit]

In my state (Ohio) they are viewed as the same thing licensure wise. The facilities in town have different views, my facility makes the designation that nurse managers must have a minimum of a BSN. We have Magnet status. One of their forces of magnetism is a ratio of BSN trained nurses.

When I started as an ADN, I viewed my career as just another job and a series of tasks. While receiving my BSN, I saw the big picture. Twas there not just to do things, but to also advocate for the pt and help the Dr's reach the best possible diagnosis/treatments. I did change how I approached a person.