Which is better? Nursing Education question. Please read.........?

Question

Which is better getting your Associates degree in Nursing first and then on to a BSN. Or getting your BSN first? Thank you!

Answer 1

RN is a license from the state that allows you to be a nurse. You can take the RN exam with an associates, hospital diploma, bachelor's or master's. RN is not a degree - it is only the license.

You can get the ASN in two years, take the RN exam, and start work. The level of work of an ASN is pretty low but higher than the NAs and LPNs.

The BSN takes 4 years. ASN courses and BSN courses are not the same - many ASN courses won't transfer. So, in many programs, going from ASN to BSN takes 3 years. That's a total 5 years if you count what you did on the ASN. If your objective is the BSN (and the higher level positions that go with it) then starting the BSN from scratch and going straight through is the best way.

The MSN nurse makes much more money than those with an ASN or BSN. These are usually highly skilled professional nurses in specialties such as nurse practitioner or anesthesiology.

The only problem with getting the BSN first is that you can't go to work in the field before you take the RN exam and that means you have to wait at least 4-years. The BSN courses are harder than the ASN courses as well, so you need to decide if you're up to the academic challenge of the BSN before you commit.

Answer 2

If you get your BSN first there is no need to get an associates degree, BSN degree is a 4year degree as for associates its only a 2 year degree.

Answer 3

An Associates Degree in nursing is notmuch more than a glorified bed-pan changer, and a waste of time and money. BSN is the way to go! RN's make LOTS of money.

Answer 4

you might just as well go for the BSN if you can afford the university, If not get the RN at a community college but make sure that all your credits will transfer for your BSN.

Answer 5

i'd say BSN first

Answer 6

Go for an RN. That is the best.