Have a Really Important question

A BSN nurse is no differnt than a ADN nurse as far as basic duties. A lot of places will utilize BSNs in supervisory positions or at least have more opportunities for advancement for them. Some places will pay a bit more per hr, but not much of a difference.

A BSN new grad will probably end up with a staff nurse position at a hospital. May I ask, if you don't know what a BSN nurse does, why do you want to be one?

just my 2 cents worth... but...
i don't understand ppl that go straight for a BSN and has no experience as a nurse.... im not saying anything against ppl w/ a BSN cause i have one myself. and am working on my FNP... but there is not that much difference from a BSN or an ASN.. or ADN... maybe like a dollor an hour our something like that if you are worried about pay..not to be mean or anything....
but i really work new grads w/ a BSN that have never been nurses hard!!
sometimes the ADN'S that i work with help me by making them look stupid...
no offense.. by all means...
but i know LPN'S that can take care of pts better than a new grad BSN that has never really dealt w/pt care except clinicals......
once again... i don't mean any offense....
but you need to work in the field and get your feet wet before you start trying to understand how things work.... you might have the education...
but what ya need... is the experience....
once again....
no offense...
i wish you the best of luck in your endeavors!!...

just so ya know... i didn't mean to sound mean in my post... if i did.. im sorry... i wish you the best of luck... but you should really consider going for an ADN if you don't have any medical experience....
just friendly advice..... then you can be a nurse while you are working on your BSN...
once again... no offense.... i really wish you the best of luck~~

Some people (like myself, starting school in 9 weeks!) go for the BSN since we've already got a college degree, and there are accelerated programs (1 year) that leave you with a BSN, rather than spend 2 years working on the ADN/RN then additional time working through a bridge.

I keep imagining I know what it will be like, but really, I have no clue!

There is no difference between a BSN and an ADN. I think the ADN better prepare their students in the clinical setting. Other than that, they are both RN's in the end. I don't think they pay extra here for a BSN.