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

Field of nursing

The field of nursing has changed over time. In a 750‐1,000-word paper, discuss nursing practice today by addressing the following:

• Explain how nursing practice has changed over time and how this evolution has changed the scope of practice and the approach to treating the individual.

• Compare the differentiated practice competencies between an associate (ADN) and baccalaureate (BSN) education in nursing. Explain how scope of practice changes between an associate and baccalaureate nurse.

• Identify a specific client care situation and describe how nursing care, or approaches to decision making, differ between the BSN‐prepared nurse and the ADN nurse.

• Discuss the significance of applying evidence‐based practice to nursing care and explain how the academic preparation of the RN‐BSN nurse supports its application.

• Discuss how nurses today communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and how this supports safer and more effective client outcomes.