I have worked with nurses who held as low as an lpn

I have worked with nurses who held as low as an LPN and as high as a DNP. One nurse that I worked
with was about to finish schooling to be a nurse practitioner and had many years of experience as a
staff nurse. This nurse was knowledgeable and really focused on EBP and applied new skills and
practices to her everyday routine. However, she was not friendly and came off as rude when asked for
advice. In the same unit, I worked with an LPN who was very nice and always offered her help when
she could. When I had a problem I would always turn to the nurse who held a higher degree even
though I knew it would be uncomfortable for me to feel as though she thought I was stupid for asking
for advice or help in certain situations. For this reason, I agree with the research suggesting that
holding a higher degree positively impacts patient outcomes. Even when personalities are difficult,
these nurses are much more knowledgeable and are way more likely to apply the most up-to-date EBP
as opposed to nurses with ADN degrees. I feel that holding a higher degree is important for the safety
of patients.
References
Thomas, J. (2018). Professional development in nursing: (Ed.) Grand Canyon University. Retrieved
from
American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. (2019). The impact of education on nursing
practice. Retrieved from -
Education
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re: Topic 3 DQ 1
It is also important to remember that you will encounter rude behavior from co-workers and customers
in any career. Nursing is a high stress job that deals with people from all backgrounds which might
make us more likely to encounter all types of behavior from all types of people...but, essentially any
job will come with this issue.
Re: Topic 3 DQ 1
Nurse staffing ratios and level of nurse education such as BSN versus ADN were found to be
associated significantly to patient outcomes in a 2008 study which showed an increase in failure
to rescue and patient complications (Friese, 2008). Education received by the BSN nurse has
been proven to broaden their roles (Friberg & Creasia, 2016). With the health care system
moving toward a primary preventative care, the role of the nurse is becoming more complex, and
according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) “requires a greater
orientation to community-based primary health care, and an emphasis on health promotion,
maintenance, and cost-effective coordinated care” (American Association of Colleges of
Nursing, n.d.). The ADN program had been created to allow an opportunity to diversify and to

increase the number of entry level RN graduates during a time of great need for nurses (Friberg
& Creasia, 2016). According to the AACN the BSN is becoming the minimum requirement for
professional nursing practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, n.d.). While the
need for more BSN graduates is clear due to the studies showing improved patient outcomes, and