Although hospital officials say the number of boarder babies is growing, the problem is so recent that nationwide statistics aren't available. There's not even a standard definition, although Rice defines boarder babies as infants who are ready for discharge but have not had a parental visit for 30 days.
Differences Between Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees. Associate's degree programs are 2-year programs that may provide career preparation or ready students to transfer to a bachelor's degree program.
Associate Degrees Explained. An associate degree is an academic degree normally awarded for completing two years of lower level studies. But, this doesn't mean you have to take two years to complete your degree. The three most common types of associate degrees are the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science.