Doctor Roxanne Debski-Seigel’s article
“The Future of Nursing Education is Still a Controversy” addresses exactly what
the title says. Nurses now and days are getting the cold shoulder thrown at
them. “…When a position paper was published by the American Nursing Association
calling for the BS(Bachelor of Science) being the minimum requirement for entry
into professional nursing practice, the controversy continues today to
frustrate and divide those in and associated with the field.” Continuing on
with the article, Dr. Roxanne explains more about the debate on the
associations’ paper. Also with the help of interviewed doctors or experts to
state her purpose, she logically informs her readers the reasoning for the
paper and what the future nurses need to do with this position being thrown at
them.
Debski-Seigel starts her essay off by stating the coming of national nursing week (May6-12). And for some reason those looking to enter the nursing field are faced with the debate. The debate was first enforced back in 1965 when the position paper was published. The debate has somehow come back to action sometime recently.
The debate simply comes down to the technical knowledge vs. academic knowledge. Obviously one must be better than the other, but how and why? According to one side, it’s more important to develop higher educated nurses in the profession, but the practical shortages come. Having more hands-ons experience and teachings is more of the profession because it’s what the patients need. She then added “Considering that an average 4 year Bachelor’s degree is 2 years of your major course study and 2 years of “rounding” course work, then it stands to reason a 2 year AAS In nursing is equal professional training-wise to a 4 year BSN acknowledge” Darrin Adams,RN, LPC, and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice administrator. He continued “So as far as a BSN advancing the nursing profession, I just don’t buy it.” This is convincing the reader to make a decision by stating another professions voice.
Debski-Seigel continues with the points of the debate. On the other side it states that having a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from a four year college is usually the normal expectations needed. This being in the controversy, those with RN’s will not be shadowed and will have to continue to complete their BSN. In cities like NJ, there are certain time limits to complete it. Some limits are longer than others. With that being said nurses who already have a flow on with their career are not looking forward into going back to a four year college to pursue these obligations. The cause of this will have nurses leaving the field to do other careers. As this happens it will grow rapidly.
Debski-Seigel then states the growth in our health population. This basically says that that the population with the most advanced technology will be used to treat patients. “As health care shifts from hospital- centered, inpatient care to more primary and preventive care throughout the community, the health system requires registered nurses who not only can practice across multiple settings – both within and beyond hospitals – but ca function with more independence in clinical decision making, case management, provision if direct bedside care, supervision of unlicensed aides and other support personnel, guiding patients on treatment regimens and adoption of healthy lifestyles. in particular, preparation of the entry – level professional nurse requires a greater orientation to community – based primary health care, and an emphasis on health promotion, maintence, and cost-effection coordinated care” -American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Position Statement, Dec. 2000.
Using the theory ‘two heads is better than one’ makes the reader think more about the decision they want to think because its more convincing when you hear from a group of people than just one. One person will most likely not convince someone to do something because it’s easier to ignore one than it is to ignore a group.
Debski-Seigel ends the article with another profession. “As a nurse for ten years I have seen the changes occurring in the healthcare field. I know we must increase our education levels. As a profession we need to advocate for our expertise, our knowledge and our skill.” stated Beth Sylvester, RN and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Nurse Supervisor.
Continuing with that, there are not any solutions that please everyone in the field. The controversy remains today and there are still nurses out there struggling to keep their jobs because of the refusal of going back to college.
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org
Debski-Seigel starts her essay off by stating the coming of national nursing week (May6-12). And for some reason those looking to enter the nursing field are faced with the debate. The debate was first enforced back in 1965 when the position paper was published. The debate has somehow come back to action sometime recently.
The debate simply comes down to the technical knowledge vs. academic knowledge. Obviously one must be better than the other, but how and why? According to one side, it’s more important to develop higher educated nurses in the profession, but the practical shortages come. Having more hands-ons experience and teachings is more of the profession because it’s what the patients need. She then added “Considering that an average 4 year Bachelor’s degree is 2 years of your major course study and 2 years of “rounding” course work, then it stands to reason a 2 year AAS In nursing is equal professional training-wise to a 4 year BSN acknowledge” Darrin Adams,RN, LPC, and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice administrator. He continued “So as far as a BSN advancing the nursing profession, I just don’t buy it.” This is convincing the reader to make a decision by stating another professions voice.
Debski-Seigel continues with the points of the debate. On the other side it states that having a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from a four year college is usually the normal expectations needed. This being in the controversy, those with RN’s will not be shadowed and will have to continue to complete their BSN. In cities like NJ, there are certain time limits to complete it. Some limits are longer than others. With that being said nurses who already have a flow on with their career are not looking forward into going back to a four year college to pursue these obligations. The cause of this will have nurses leaving the field to do other careers. As this happens it will grow rapidly.
Debski-Seigel then states the growth in our health population. This basically says that that the population with the most advanced technology will be used to treat patients. “As health care shifts from hospital- centered, inpatient care to more primary and preventive care throughout the community, the health system requires registered nurses who not only can practice across multiple settings – both within and beyond hospitals – but ca function with more independence in clinical decision making, case management, provision if direct bedside care, supervision of unlicensed aides and other support personnel, guiding patients on treatment regimens and adoption of healthy lifestyles. in particular, preparation of the entry – level professional nurse requires a greater orientation to community – based primary health care, and an emphasis on health promotion, maintence, and cost-effection coordinated care” -American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Position Statement, Dec. 2000.
Using the theory ‘two heads is better than one’ makes the reader think more about the decision they want to think because its more convincing when you hear from a group of people than just one. One person will most likely not convince someone to do something because it’s easier to ignore one than it is to ignore a group.
Debski-Seigel ends the article with another profession. “As a nurse for ten years I have seen the changes occurring in the healthcare field. I know we must increase our education levels. As a profession we need to advocate for our expertise, our knowledge and our skill.” stated Beth Sylvester, RN and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Nurse Supervisor.
Continuing with that, there are not any solutions that please everyone in the field. The controversy remains today and there are still nurses out there struggling to keep their jobs because of the refusal of going back to college.
WEBSITE: www.karenannquinlanhospice.org