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Most often it is not much of a difference, if at all; pay is most often related to the position held than your degree. Nursing with A.A.S. degrees may or may not be eligible for some admistrative positions reserved for the B.S.N. but these aren't *always* prime or desirable opportunites.
The way I think of it is this: it takes considerably less time and money to get an A.A.S. degree, and you will get to graduate, take the boards & are a bona fide RN. Ideally, you find work at a hospital, stay for the designated amount of time, then take a bridge course to earn your BSN....AND your employer will often foot most, if not all, of the tuition bill! You will also continue working as an RN while you are continuing your education.
In this scenario, who really ends up with more money in their pocket in the end? The community college student who paid $15,000 over two years for an A.A.S. and had their employer pay for the BSN bridge, or the BSN student who just shelled out $88,000 over four years to make $2-4/hr more than their A.A.S. colleague? I don't know what state you are in, but that's reality here in NJ, I didn't just make these numbers up randomly.
Whatever degree puts "RN" after your name the fastest and cheapest is always the way to go. Of course, I encourage you to not stop there if humanly possible, but unless you have money to burn, why not let your employer help?
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What is the difference between a bachelor's degree in nursing and an associate's degree in nursing?
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What is the difference between a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Nursing?
It appears to be the same thing.
How long does it take to get an bachelor of nursing if you already have an associate's degree for nursing?
It should take an additional two years to complete the bachelor's degree.
What nursing programs are there?
The three major educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program. Nurses most commonly enter the occupation by completing an associate degree or bachelor's degree program.
What is the difference between the ADN program and BSN program?
The ADN is an associate degree in nursing which is designed as a two year program once the student starts the professional phase of the program. The BSN is a bachelor's degree in nursing which is a four year program of study.
How many college credits need from associate college to a bachelor in nursing?
If your associate's degree was in nursing, then it will take an additional 60 to 64 credits to complete the bachelor's degree. If it was not, then it depends on what your major was in at the associate degree level, and how many credits are actually transferable to the four years institution.
What does ASN and BSN stand for and what do they do?
ASN stands for Associate of Science in Nursing. BSN stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Basically, these are acronyms for the different degrees you can get in nursing.
What education is required to get a career in register nursing?
The education needed to get a career in registered nursing is either an Associate's degree or a Bachelor's degree. To earn more money, you will want to earn a Bachelor's degree, and then pass the exam to obtain your nursing license.
How many years will you be in college for nursing?
i think 4 year There are three degrees in nursing you can obtain, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's. Typically, an Associate takes 24 months, a Bachelor's takes 48 months, and a Master's is for 24 months. In most cases, if you obtain an Associate degree, you can get your credits transferred to your Bachelor's program. Some colleges offer combined programs for Bachelor's and Master's. An associate's degree in nursing usually takes 24 months, a bachelor's takes up to 4 years, whereas a master's can take up to 24 months again. It also depends on what college you enroll in, and whether your program is offered on-campus or online.
After you get your associate's degree how many years do you go to college to get your bachelors in nursing?
If you obtained an associate degree in nursing, the bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) would take two additional years as a full-time student provided you take the program as prescribed by the college or university.
After receiving associate's degree in nursing how will you know my credits will be transferable to get my bachelor's degree in nursing?
If you completed the RN program through a regionally accredited college or university, your credits will be transferable.
Can you become an nurse anesthetist with an adult nurse diploma?
No you need to have a Bachelor's in Nursing so if you already have an Associate's in Nursing you can apply for the RN-to BSN programs some schools offer.
