Research

Research That Links Patient Safety Outcomes to ADN and BSN NursesNameInstitutionInstructorCourseDate Research That Links Patient Safety Outcomes to ADN and BSN NursesThere is current research linking patient safety to ADN and BSN nurses, which aims at connecting quality healthcare to a well-educated and trained nursing workforce. Low mortality rates have been linked to a high-skilled nursing workforce (Cherry & Jacob, 2017). This is attributed to the occurrence of fewer medical errors, which are some of the contributing factors to poor health outcomes. ADN and BSN nurses have undergone extensive training which has enabled them to handle more complex healthcare issues (Cherry & Jacob, 2017). This would have had negative consequences if critical thinking and adequate skill set were not implemented in addressing the issues. With the benefits associated with a more skilled nursing workforce, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has implemented specific strategies, which are meant to improve the nursing curriculum and education system (Cherry & Jacob, 2017). This is meant to improve the nurses’ competency, which has a direct relationship to the healthcare outcomes. Based on some real-life experiences, this research is true since most of the healthcare practitioners have a high education level, which has been attributed to the improved healthcare outcomes in the healthcare sector (Nalle, Wyatt, & Myers, 2010). The changing healthcare system and advancements in technology has also been one of the contributing factors for nurses to acquire more skills with the education stakeholders making important changes to improve the education system (Nalle, Wyatt, & Myers, 2010). Healthcare facilities are also requiring an ADN or a BSN for a registered nurse entry position. ADN and BSN nurses are able to address some of the current healthcare needs, which has been attributed to the skill set acquired during their training (Nalle, Wyatt, & Myers, 2010). This has been indicated to lead to improved patient outcomes. One of the important factors which has also been indicated to improve patient outcomes is adequate nursing workforce which is complemented by adequate skill set (Nalle, Wyatt, & Myers, 2010). This will reduce the number of risks, which healthcare facilities face by having less-skilled workers. These include poor decisions and an increased rate in medical errors, which negatively affects healthcare outcomes (Nalle, Wyatt, & Myers, 2010).ReferencesCherry, B., & Jacob, S. R. (2017). Contemporary nursing: Issues, trends & management. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.Nalle, M., Wyatt, T., & Myers, C. (2010). Continuing Education Needs of Nurses in a Voluntary Continuing Nursing Education State. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing. 41(3):107-115.