Comparable jobs to RNs (salary wise)

[JomoNurse]

Hey everyone. I was just curious. Are there any jobs out there that one could do that would make approixmately the same amount of money for the SAME amount of education. I think that's the kicker. RNs only require a 2 year degree and some make close to $40 dollars an hour to start out (like me). I have friend's with Master's degree and they're working at Target just to get by. So, Can you think of any field that's comparable?

[beachbutterfly]

No. It's a 2 year degree NOT INCLUDING pre-reqs. But you cannot get into the 2 year program without taking the pre-reqs. It's not possible to get a 2 year ADN degree in 2 years.

If you want to dwell on details than let me see the most I can think of is 2.5 years.The only two classes that I can seriously think of (that can be taken in one semester) is Anatomy I and maybe college English.Most if not all classes would be more than happy to accept the biology,chemistry,and other required science from high school.I dont know why some people turn an associate degree into 3 year degree program,it seems like they feel inferior to students with Bachelor degree,which in my opinion is ridiculous.Do you hear BSN students claiming their program was five years? Two year degree is just that,people should get over it,or apply to BSN if they feel inadequate.

[RNCEN]

I can tell you that automotive technicians can do well. I do about $80K/year.... BUT, it will take you years of experience to get there, and there is little to no upward mobility. There is a salary ceiling as well.

[Athenas83]

Associates = 2 years

Bachelors = 4 years

[kw123]

Trade jobs such as welders make 30+ dollars an hour