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Direct linkLeBlanc, Paul – New England Journal of Higher Education, 2013
Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) "College for America" (CfA) made history in April 2013 when it became the first degree program to be approved under the "direct assessment of learning" provisions in Title IV. For the first time, federal financial aid can pay for what students actually learn, not how long they sat in a…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Competence, Competency Based Education, College Students
Download full textShulock, Nancy; Moore, Colleen – Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, 2013
The California Community Colleges are vital to closing the projected shortfall of Californians with a postsecondary credential and sustaining the state's economic competitiveness. Increasing the number of students who pursue and earn certificates and associate degrees in career technical education (CTE) fields is an important component of the…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Attainment, Community Colleges, College Role
Peer reviewedLee, Helena A.; Strong, Kathleen A. – AD Nurse, 1986
This study compared perceptions of clinical competence of professional and technical nursing students with the expectations of their nursing faculty by using a nursing diagnosis framework. Results of the study are reported and implications discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Clinical Diagnosis, Competence
Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, GA. – 1984
This publication is a compilation of highlights from papers presented at the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) project's regional conferences during 1983-84. Papers address pertinent issues in ADN education and practice. "AD Education: Are the Parameters Real?" (Julia Perkins) examines the parameters of associate degree nursing education from a…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Comparative Analysis, Competence
Peer reviewedPrimm, Peggy L. – Nursing Outlook, 1986
Examines the Differentiated Practice Role of Nurse model which provides a basis for discussion of collaborative ADN (Associate Degree of Nursing) and BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) prepared practice. Discusses provision of direct care competencies, communication competencies, and management competencies. (CT)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedMaxson-Ladage, Wanda – AD Nurse, 1986
Responds to the American Nurses Association proposed requirement of a baccalaureate degree (BSN) for entry into registered nursing practice, defending associate degree nursing (ADN) programs and the preparation and clinical skills of ADN graduates, reviewing ADN employment patterns, and highlighting the competencies shared by ADN and BSN…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Certification, Competence, Educational Change
Neighbors, Marianne; And Others – Nursing and Health Care, 1991
A survey of 167 nurses (41 percent response) and 53 nurse executives (32 percent) classified proficiency levels expected of beginning nurses. Comparison with six associate degree programs found gaps between techniques being taught the on-the-job expectations for nurses in a technologically advanced health care system. (SK)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Competence, Entry Workers, Higher Education
Hochberg, L. Jim, Sr. – 1987
Policies and procedures to promote articulation of associate degree with bachelor degree study are recommended based on the experience of Hawaii Pacific College, Honolulu. Consideration is given to: flexibility versus rigidity, competency versus curriculum specifics, corroboration and substantiation, and contingency versus once-for-all-award. It…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Credits
Maine State Nurses' Association, Augusta. – 1984
Nursing education and requirements for nursing licensure and practice in Maine were assessed by a state task force. The purpose of the task force was to explore the resources available in Maine, document changes needed in educational standards for nursing licensure, establish competencies that are necessary to meet current and future health care…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Certification
Kendra, Mary Agnes; Clegg, Ambrose, Jr. – 1992
A study was done of recent graduates of associate degree nursing programs (ADNs) and baccalaureate degree nursing programs (BSNs) to see whether they could be differentiated on the basis of two levels of nursing practice using three categories of competency: direct care, communication, and management. The study used a post-test-only comparison…
Descriptors: Administration, Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees
Buccelli, Pamela – 1980
A study compared the perceptions of Pennsylvania laboratory directors and medical technology educators relative to career-entry competencies for associate degree medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) and baccalaureate medical technology (MT) graduates. A 55-item competency questionnaire was administered to 265 hospital laboratory directors and 40…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Chemistry
PDF pending restorationPeterson, Gary W.; Watkins, Karen – 1978
The Florida Competency-based Articulation Project sought to test the feasibility of using competency as a basis for articulation between and among community colleges and universities. In application, the exit level knowledge and skills required of graduates with AA degrees earned from community colleges and lower division programs in universities…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Faculty
Clark, Neil; Smith, David – 1984
Nursing practice in North Dakota was studied as part the development of a statewide nursing resource planning system. In addition to the current scope of nursing practice, the study investigated: (1) specific competencies currently targeted by nursing education; (2) differences in specific competencies endorsed by nurses with various education…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Clinics, Community Health Services
