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.
An associate's degree is a two year degree that is obtained from a community college. A bachelor's degree generally takes four years (although some people are able to do it in more or less than that time). Both universities and regular colleges offer bachelor's degrees. Bachelor's degree is a four-year degree. A Master's degree is a degree that shows you have mastered a certain subject. It typically takes two years beyond a Bachelor's degree to achieve. A Doctorate degree is a degree that typically qualifies a person to teach in a particular field.