you still get to take the RN exam right ? does it decrease your chance in getting a job, is there a difference in salary ?
2007-09-23 10:48:48 · 4 answers · asked by bkbombshell2005 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
yes, u still take the state board exam, upon passing the test, both r registered nurses. The big difference is for promotional positions. Some positions require a BS in nursing and u can go on to obtain a MS if u want to be a nurse instructor and teach nursing instead of being a practicing nurse.
2007-09-23 14:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by flamingo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am retired now but I was a diploma nurse because at that time there were no schools close by to get a degree. I strongly suggest you go for a degree. Even a 2 year degree from a Junior College usually has a starting salary of $25/ hour. Some people start out with the diploma or 2 year degree and then work as an RN while working toward their BSN. I hope you will have the opportunity to get your BSN - I think that is becoming more and more important to get the better nursing jobs and to advance. Good Luck !
2007-09-23 16:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by peggyprobus 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Minnesota, USA; there are no longer any diploma RN programs. The nursing education that you get in a "good" 2 year program is about the same as in a 4 year program, except you only have 2 years to do it.
I completed a 2 year program and saw many 4 year graduates know less than I did when they got out of school. That being said, it is a big advantage to get 4 year degree (BSN) and would encourage that for any young person who wants to be a RN.
You need a BSN to become a head nurse or get any type of management position. If after working as a RN for several years and you can't find a right fit for you in any of the nursing specialties, your bachelors degree will open doors for you in other careers that would otherwise be closed to you.
If you are a staff RN working in a hospital there is no appreciable difference between the pay of a 2 yr or 4yr RN. If you have a BSN, you will have an edge to be considered for any of the better jobs.
The other advantage of doing a 4 year program is that you get public health courses and after you graduated and pass your RN Boards you are able to work as a Public Health Nurse which can be a nice job.
It is one of the few jobs in nursing that you can get full pay, not be in management, and work regular hours of 9 to 5PM, 5 days a week, with w/e and holidays off.
2007-09-23 18:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the uk, you get paid for doing a diploma but not for doing a degree. there is a higher level of academia (obviously) with the degree. in mental health, not having a degree does not affect your chances of promotion (thats what i have found anyway) not sure what its like in adult nursing though.
2007-09-23 11:24:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋