What's the difference between a associate's degree and a bachelor of science degree in nursing?

Question

Can you go two years at a community college and get the associate's in nursing, and then transfer to a university and do another two years and get the bachelor of science?

Answer 1

i believe that with an associate's, you would become an LPN, or licenced practical nurse. With an bachelor's (or four year) degree, you would become an RN, or registered nurse.

for both positions you have to pass a licensing exam and pay a fee. However, an RN is paid much better than an LPN.

Yes, you can get the associate's degree, become an LPN and continue in school (even years later) and become an RN.

I have a sister and a niece that are both RN's. My niece was an LPN for many years, then returned to school after her divorce and became an RN.

Answer 2

Yes you can. I am finishing up my associate's degree right now and I will be in an university next fall for my bachelors degree.

a person with a bachelors degree gets paid a lot more than a person with an associate's degree.

Answer 3

Yes. And this is probably smart way to do it.
Even smarter would be get the associates then the bachelor's and then keep the associates a secret. Or transfer to bachelor program just prior to getting associates. (and don't apply for associates degree at all unless you don't make it to the B.S.)

Answer 4

Only do this if it is pre-planned with the university where you will finish the bachelors to make sure all of your credits will transfer. You should also check with the university to see what percentage of students they take from their own pre-nursing program versus what percentage they take from outside (i.e. a community college). Then decide. In any event--get really good grades if you want to get into a BSN program.

Answer 5

Besides the pay. Associates do most of the hands on stuff. Bachelors allows you to be in management positions, teach, etc.

Answer 6

associates are a lower degree holder than a bachelor's. the scope of responsibilities are limited for associate's degree in nursing. chances of getting salary raise and job position promotion is low in associates degree.
as what people always say, you invest more, you gain more. you invest less, you gain less.

Answer 7

Yes you can. The difference is 2 years and about $30,000 a year in pay. Get your Bachelor's. It's WORTH IT.

Answer 8

yes, you can. There is no difference...the nclex for both is the same
the difference is not in pay, it is in leadership.
plus, youre that much closer to a Masters!!!
Go for the Bachelors degree....

Good Luck

Answer 9

Please try: http://www.nursingmasters.com They have lots of good information on various nursing degrees both Bachelors and Masters