title: RN-BSN Students' Perceptions of the Differences in Practice of the ADN- and BSN-Prepared RN.
abstract: This study explored RN-BSN students' perceptions of practice differences between nurses prepared with an ADN and BSN. Five themes were identified in 20 students' discussion posts: "a nurse is a nurse" at the bedside, beyond the bedside, BSN wanted, digging deeper, and appraisal. Results illustrate the need for educators to assist nurses in translating the differentiated educational competencies to the practice role of the bedside RN.
authors: Author Affiliations: Assistant Professor (Dr Matthias) and Professor (Dr Kim-Godwin), School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington.
authors: April D
authors: AD
authors: Matthias
authors: Yeoun Soo
authors: YS
authors: Kim-Godwin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D011364:Professional Practice; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*