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The leadership/management role: a differentiating factor for ADN/BSN programs?

M J Schank1, R Stollenwerk

  • 1Marquette University, College of Nursing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|June 1, 1988
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The study found a gap between nursing education and practice regarding leadership roles. Nurse executives use ADN graduates in management, despite differing views on curriculum content for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Management
  • Professional Role Development

Background:

  • The ongoing debate regarding Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) educational preparation and graduate roles necessitates curriculum and utilization analysis.
  • Professional associations and the National Commission on Nursing have influenced the discourse on ADN vs. BSN education.
  • A historical literature review and competency statements highlighted the leadership/management role as a potential differentiator between ADN and BSN programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current curricula of ADN and BSN programs.
  • To examine the utilization of ADN and BSN graduates in healthcare settings.
  • To identify potential discrepancies in the perceived and actual roles, particularly in leadership and management, between ADN and BSN prepared nurses.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a statewide study of ADN and BSN nursing programs.
  • Surveyed a representative sample of nurse executives.
  • Analyzed findings based on a literature review and competency statements, focusing on the leadership/management role.

Main Results:

  • A significant education-service dilemma exists concerning the leadership/management role.
  • Most ADN program directors believe leadership/management should be included in ADN curricula, a view not shared by BSN program directors.
  • Nurse executives frequently placed ADN graduates in leadership/management positions, with experience being a key selection factor, indicating a discrepancy between educational preparation and practice.

Conclusions:

  • There is a notable divergence in beliefs and practices between nursing educators and healthcare executives regarding graduate roles and preparation.
  • The study highlights the need for curriculum revisions in nursing programs to better align with healthcare service needs.
  • Clarification of professional roles and the potential inclusion of leadership/management components in ADN curricula warrant further consideration.