Nurse RN - Most colleges, in Maryland offer?

Question

an associates degree in Nursing. Some do offer a BS degree, is there a big difference in entry level salary? about how much can I make at an entry level in (RN) nursing with an Associates degree and is there still a big demand for (RN) nurses? thanks

Answer 1

It is true, that for the most part, all RNs start at the same entry level salary. But, in my limited experience, every health care organization I have been associated with in the past 30 years has paid a differential to RNs with a BSN. This amounted to as little as $2000 a year, but was frequently more, as the hospital or other organization would agree to repay student loans (higher for the BSN from a university than an ADN from a community college). Some gave hiring bonuses which were higher for the BSN grads than the ADNs (though not all had this benefit). I also worked for some organizations which followed a strict BSN or higher hiring policy, but provided compensation to ensure they filled their positions.

RNs will always be in demand. As the baby boomers move towards their 60s, and the baby boomer nurses also start to retire (which includes a large number of the nursing school instructors and professors), the shortage will increase.

RNs in the Baltimore area are averaging $55,000-$80,000 and higher per year.

Answer 2

An RN is an RN no matter whether associates or bachelors prepared. The difference comes in when you are wanting to advance, certain managerial positions are given to nurses that hold bachelors or masters degree. There is no difference in pay between the two. I am a bachelors prepared RN and have friends and coworkers that hold an associate degree, we all started at the same level and made the same amount. How much you make to start depends on where you work, Maryland seems to pay the least in the area(DC, MD, VA). Nurses remain in high demand all over the globe.

Answer 3

all the community colleges in md have RN programs, and most of the colleges have BSN ones... but not UMCP.