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Risk-taking propensity of nurses: ADN and BSN.

M L Masters1, R J Masters

  • 1Department of Nursing, Fort Hays State University, Kansas.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|November 1, 1989
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This study explored how nurses' risk-taking propensity differs by education level and experience, finding that practical experience significantly influences decision-making competency in associate degree nurses (ADN) and bachelor degree nurses (BSN).

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Risk Assessment in Healthcare

Background:

  • Nursing literature highlights the critical role of decision-making skills for modern nurses.
  • A noted controversy exists between Associate Degree Nurses (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates regarding leadership and decision-making abilities.
  • Individual risk-taking propensity is a key factor influencing nursing decisions, with links to training and experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To correlate nurses' risk-taking propensity with their level of education and practical experience.
  • To investigate differences in risk-taking propensity between recently graduated ADNs and BSNs with no prior experience.
  • To determine if practical experience influences risk-taking propensity in ADNs and BSNs.

Main Methods:

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  • Comparative analysis of risk-taking propensity among different nursing educational pathways (ADN vs. BSN).
  • Assessment of risk-taking propensity in novice nurses (recently graduated) and experienced nurses.
  • Evaluation of decision-making competency as a function of risk-taking propensity, education, and experience.

Main Results:

  • Differences in risk-taking propensity were observed between ADNs and BSNs, particularly when practical experience was considered.
  • The study identified a correlation between educational background, experience level, and a nurse's propensity for risk-taking.
  • Decision-making competency was analyzed in relation to these identified differences.

Conclusions:

  • Educational level and practical experience are significant factors influencing a nurse's risk-taking propensity.
  • Understanding these differences can inform nursing education and professional development to enhance decision-making skills.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the nuances of risk-taking in clinical practice across different nursing roles.