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S Davis-Martin

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PubMed1990

Research on the differences between baccalaureate and associate degree nurses.

A large number of subjects, instruments, and situations have been reported in the research studies reviewed. No major differences are noted between the cognitive abilities of students in baccalaureate and associate degree programs. Baccalaureate nurses are generally perceived as being better prepared for a wide range of nursing competencies and are seen as performing in the professional role for which they have been prepared. Associate degree nurses are seen as performing well in teh technical role for which they have been prepared, as well as in some leadership roles for which they were not originally prepared. In general, nurses were seen as performing in the roles for which they had been educationally prepared. However, the service setting infrequently utilized graduates of the two types of programs differently. Differences were more likely to result from the role functioning of individual nurses.

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Differences in patient rating of care provided by BSN and ADN students.

Nursing has discussed widely and with fervor the level of education required to provide quality nursing care for clients. No clear consensus has developed but studies tend to show that especially in the hospital setting, baccalaureate (BSN) and associate degree (ADN) nurses initially practice at a similar level. No studies identified compared patient ratings of BSN and ADN nurses. In this study ratings of care provided by BSN and ADN students were compared. Patients, students and instructors rated the student sample using Watson's Patient Satisfaction Rating Scale. Using Pearson correlations and t-tests, the overall satisfaction with care was assessed as "very positive" by patients, faculty and students alike. A significant correlation was found between faculty and patient ratings. Results support earlier findings and demonstrate similarities rather than differences in care provided by the two levels of students. Implications for nursing education and practice are discussed.

Education, Nursing, Associate↗
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Perceived needs of families of long-term critical care patients: a brief report.

OBJECTIVE: To determine if families of long-term critical care patients have needs different from those of families of short-term critical care patients. DESIGN: Ex post facto, descriptive, convenience sample. SETTING: Southeastern community-based medical centers. SUBJECTS: Twenty-six family members of patients in surgical intensive care units (SICU) for a minimum of 2 weeks. Age range was 20 to 73 years with a median of 48.19 years. INSTRUMENT: Molter's Critical Care Family Needs Instrument administered to a relative of a patient in the SICU for 2 weeks or more. RESULTS: The needs of families were very similar to the previously reported needs of families who had members in critical care units for short periods of time (3 to 4 days). The desire for information remained the number one need. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that family needs remain constant and continue in a crisis mode regardless of the length of time a family member may be a patient in the SICU. Recognition of these continuing needs will assist nurses in relating to the families of long-term critical care patients.

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