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Old Apr 05, 2007, 07:39 PM
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This may be a dumb question, but what is the difference between a ADN and an ASN? I know that ASN stands for Assoc. Science in Nursing ( or something similar) What is ADN?

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Old Apr 05, 2007, 07:46 PM
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Associate Degree in Nursing. Since some schools award the AS and some the AAS (and some even an AA), all two-year degrees are sometimes generically referred to as ADN. Then there are a few schools where the diploma actually says Associate Degree in Nursing.

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Old Apr 05, 2007, 07:48 PM
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Mine say Associate Degree in Nursing.

Basically they are the same thing, a two-year degree (which takes a lot longer with pre-reqs) which allows you to sit for NCLEX-RN and become a Registered Nurse.

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Old Apr 05, 2007, 07:50 PM
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My first degree was ADN as well.

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Old Apr 07, 2007, 06:16 PM
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Cool. thanks guys.

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Old Apr 08, 2007, 02:52 PM
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Associate's in Science, Nursing.

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