Discuss the general differences between the Associate Degree/Diploma nurse and the Baccalaureate prepared nurse with regards to Member of the Profession as stated in the Competencies. Does this discussion help you to have a better understanding of why you are here? Can you make a difference as a Baccalaureate prepared nurse?
Write a scholarly paper from your review of the BON competencies and the Student Learning Outcomes for the RN-BSN Program of Study. Using the BON and Differentiated Essential Competencies as your reference
Learning Activities
• Review the Differentiated Practice Guide Lines found at the following links:
http://thefutureofnursing.org/IOM-Report
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education-resources/BaccEssentials08.pdf
http://www.bon.state.tx.us/about/pdfs/delc-2010.pdf
• Nurse Practice Act http://www.bon.state.tx.us/nursinglaw/npa.html
• Review the Purpose and Objectives for the Baccalaureate program
http://www.ttuhsc.edu/son/mission.asp
