http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/ Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:58:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-1626 chiefexe Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:22 +0000 http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/#comment-1626 Most places do pay more for a bachelor's degree, but I don't think it's typically very much more - maybe $1 more per hour. If you don't want to use the Bachelor's degree in Nursing, probably not worth the time and money and trouble, unless the same courses would save you time towards your biophys degree. Most places do pay more for a bachelor’s degree, but I don’t think it’s typically very much more – maybe $1 more per hour. If you don’t want to use the Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, probably not worth the time and money and trouble, unless the same courses would save you time towards your biophys degree.

]]> http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-1625 lawagone Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:15 +0000 http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/#comment-1625 There is no pay difference between an nurse with an ADN and a BSN. Both start at the same pay and merit determines raises after that point. As to not being able to progress, I have to disagree. I have an ADN and have been manager of 2 Emergency Rooms and a hospital administrator. Ability and drive will determine what you do with your nursing career. A side note is that nationally ADN programs have a higher first time pass rate on NCLX than BSN programs and ADN nurses are better prepared clinically to start work upon graduation. I'm currently working on my MBA with my BS in microbiology. There is no pay difference between an nurse with an ADN and a BSN. Both start at the same pay and merit determines raises after that point. As to not being able to progress, I have to disagree. I have an ADN and have been manager of 2 Emergency Rooms and a hospital administrator. Ability and drive will determine what you do with your nursing career.
A side note is that nationally ADN programs have a higher first time pass rate on NCLX than BSN programs and ADN nurses are better prepared clinically to start work upon graduation.
I’m currently working on my MBA with my BS in microbiology.

]]> http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-1624 Bry C Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:22:45 +0000 http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/#comment-1624 My mom is a nurse with 20 years of experience with her Associates degree and I am just finishing up my Associates degree in nursing. It's been our experience that with the nursing shortage hospitals will hire you... ADN nurses don't make less to start out and they don't have limitations as to what they can do. ADN programs focus more on practical knowledge and skills while BSN programs focus more on theory... most BSN programs where I live don't actually start true "nursing" courses until their 3rd year anyway. I would honestly suggest the ADN route. There are even programs out there that you can get your masters degree in nursing via a bridge program with only an ADN. Good Luck! My mom is a nurse with 20 years of experience with her Associates degree and I am just finishing up my Associates degree in nursing. It’s been our experience that with the nursing shortage hospitals will hire you… ADN nurses don’t make less to start out and they don’t have limitations as to what they can do. ADN programs focus more on practical knowledge and skills while BSN programs focus more on theory… most BSN programs where I live don’t actually start true “nursing” courses until their 3rd year anyway. I would honestly suggest the ADN route. There are even programs out there that you can get your masters degree in nursing via a bridge program with only an ADN. Good Luck!

]]> http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-1623 x=x*+v*t Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:48 +0000 http://www.virtualnurse.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-than-a-bachelors-degree-for-nursing/#comment-1623 Nurses with a BS make more than those with an ASN. An associates degree is typically what most registered nurses (RNs) have. You only need a BS in nursing if you plan on being a supervisor and getting into the management side of nursing. Typically supervisors have a BS. If nursing is a stepping stone on your way to becoming a psychologist then a BS in nursing is unnecessary. Get a BS in psych and start working toward your terminal objective. Nurses with a BS make more than those with an ASN.
An associates degree is typically what most registered nurses (RNs) have. You only need a BS in nursing if you plan on being a supervisor and getting into the management side of nursing. Typically supervisors have a BS.
If nursing is a stepping stone on your way to becoming a psychologist then a BS in nursing is unnecessary. Get a BS in psych and start working toward your terminal objective.

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