Im 18 yrs old about to graduate from H.S and im Applyin for college and i want to major in Nursing to become a RN but im confused. Which one is better RN or BSN? and how many years does it take to become and Rn? a BSN?
2007-11-21 13:47:03 · 13 answers · asked by Rae~Rae 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Here's some absolute clarification for you:
RN is 'Registered Nurse' and that's a license you get from the state (not from a college) after you pass the state's licensing exam. You are allowed to take the RN exam if you have a 2 year Associates in Nursing (ASN), a 4 year Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN), or a 6 year Master's in Nursing (MSN); it's the same RN exam either way and you get the same RN license from the state.
The ASN, BSN, and MSN are college degrees (not job titles) and they will determine the level of nursing assignments you are eligible to accept. The higher the assignment, the more you get paid. But, you're still an RN either way.
The best jobs will require the master's degree and have titles like Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist with salaries nearing $100K per year. They are still an RN - they just have more training than most RNs.
As an ASN nurse you will be able to take jobs with titles like general duty nurse or medical/surgical nurse. Many work in skilled care facilities (nursing homes) or home services.
As a BSN nurse you will be able to take assignments with titles like L&D nurse, ICU nurse (with some special training), mental health nurse (with some special training), and nurse supervisor or head nurse. The pay is, of course, higher than a general duty or technical nurse. You can also accept assignments as a general duty nurse. This means there are many more options for the RN who has a BSN.
So, what you're looking at here are three very different things that are related to each other:
1) RN is the license from the state
2) ASN, BSN, MSN, and DSN are college degrees that allow you to get the RN license and a specific job.
3) Nursing jobs are determined by your license and your additional education and training. The more education and training, the more options you have and generally higher pay.
With this in mind, RN vs BSN is not a "which is better" question. ASN vs BSN or LPN vs RN are "which is better" questions. The answer depends entirely upon what you want to do with your education and license.
2007-11-21 16:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 21⤊ 1⤋
You are considered a RN if you have a ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) or a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). The difference with ASN and BSN is ASN is a 2 year degree and BSN is a 4 year degree. You will get paid more with a BSN. And I think hospitals are looking more for BSN students. If I were 18, I would go straight thru the 4 years. Good luck!
2007-11-21 15:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by Thera B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-10-27 12:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RN is Registered... has passed a training program ( maybe 2 or 3 years) and passed the registry exam.
A BSN is a college graduate. Receives a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Must still pass the registry exam in order to work.
BSN is "better" because it allows you to (1) make more money from the start, and (2) advance to positions of more responsibility (also more money).
2007-11-21 13:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by thinking.... 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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No one quite answered your question. YES, you can just go to a 4-year college and get a BSN to be a nurse. It's very normal and common. You don't have to get an RN first, and the only people who get LPNs first are the ones who can't do it any other way (because of economic need or educational gaps). If you visit the admissions section of the website of the college you want to go to, you'll see there's no requirement of being an RN first.
2016-03-27 05:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enroll in a 4 year college that offers a 4 year RN program... sometimes called a BSN. You will make more money and loose less credits if you do a 2 year associates degree RN program.
Good luck.
2007-11-21 13:56:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your best plan is to do the RN first (two years full-time) and then enroll in an RN-to-BSN program, which will apply your RN credits toward a bachelor's degree. You'll finish in another two years (full time), and your pay will increase.
2007-11-21 13:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by BAMAMBA 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would advice you take the BSN 4 years program, you are still very young, you don t have to be in a rush....Good Luck
2015-04-14 16:10:34 · answer #8 · answered by adesuwa jessy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A registered nurse pointed me to http://NursingFAQ.org/education-duration and here I found all needed information about nursing such as nursing schools, online nursing programs and the duration of the different kind of degree levels.
I am sure that this page will help you as well.
Take care & have fun with your research on this
Domi
2014-04-12 09:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are allowed to take exam in 2 year but I would recommend to do it in 4 year.
2014-11-01 07:51:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋