Should BSNs be paid more?

[edcampbe]

I know ADNs and BSNs both sit for the same NCLEX exam, both have approximately four years of education, and at best have negligible differences (over time) in their nursing skills. BSNs take courses than broaden their overall knowledge; however, ADNs have more clinical experience prior to entering the workforce. Should there be a differential for BSNs, or should the reward for obtaining a BSN lie in the ability to advance one's career?

I'm not trying to start an ADN vs BSN bashing, I'm just curious to see what you all think.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Ah, well, 34 pages later, we are still polarized as ever, and some of us feeling insulted and angry. I say this thread has come "full circle", of sorts.

If anyone has any new ideas regarding the very OLD BSN/ADN/LPN debate, feel free to bring these fresh thoughts to a new thread. We did not solve this problem in this one, I am afraid. I am afraid we will not agree on this one, folks.

Thread closed, pending further discussion.