I am considering becoming an emergency room nurse. I am a paramedic and there are EMT-P to RN bridge courses, but what I want to know is which is better RN or BSN. Is the pay different or will hospital hire a BSN over an RN.
2006-09-12 09:20:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Like I said I only want to work in the emergency department to supliment my paramedic salary, and once my back gives out I will have options. I am not really concerned with advancement or management.
2006-09-12 09:27:41 · update #1
Let me also add that I already know the educational difference between RN and BSN are. The question is:
If I want to work as a nurse in an emergency department part time to supliment my paramedic salary, and then full time once I am too old to do all the lifting a paramedic does. which should I do RN or BSN?
2006-09-12 09:32:28 · update #2
A BSN is an RN - it's just an RN with a 4 year degree. The only benefit of being a BSN, if there is one, is it makes the transition to unit management easier.
2006-09-12 09:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not all registered nurses have a BS -- but all BSNs can become registered nurses. So, a BSN is at least as good as a RN. However, having a BSN opens doors that could be closed to RNs without the BS. For example, it is much easier to become a corporate nurse or a school nurse with a BS. Is is also easier to switch fields if you tire of nursing -- because you have a college degree.
2006-09-12 09:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The BSN degree signifies that you have a more all-around education. A person can get the RN degree at a school that just provides the education required to pass the test. Usually the higher levels of nursing responsibilities are filled by BSN's.
2006-09-12 09:25:44 · answer #3 · answered by sunshine25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what exactly you want to do. With a bsn in nursing you can teach CNA and CMT classes. Some places pay more with a bsn. As for hiring some look at experience over titles. What type of nursing you want to do is a good ? to ask yourself. You could always do the bridge program and work while you get your bsn if $ is a concern. I say go for it-if it's what you reallly want to do-you will have an edge in applying for jobs later down the road. Who know's you may want to teach CNA or CMT classes sometime and pass on valuable knowledge.
2006-09-12 09:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by tea1894 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bachelor of Science in nursing...a four-year degree. You could teach nursing classes and perhaps be a school nurse. A BSN offers more opportunities.
2006-09-12 09:22:10 · answer #5 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋