Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

Nursing Students ADN/BSN

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I know this will vary greatly by region, but what is the average pay for an entry-level nurse (right out of school) with an Associates in Nursing versus a Bachelors in Nursing? Has anyone found that it has been difficult to find a job if you have an ADN? I'm trying to figure out the best educational path, while juggling a full-time job and small child.

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If the ANA has their way by 2025 we will all have to have a Doctorate of Nursing to even work with patients. We wait long enough maybe we all will be upgraded to a DR. without going back to school:D

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Sugarbush-I'm sure that you are correct. Handing out titles such as Dr. to everyone is meaningless; ask the pharmacy profession; did anything change when they went to the all PharmD degree many years ago? Nope, it just meant that pharmacy school got one year longer. Most pharmacists still do the same jobs. CRNA's are on track to be a doctorate program; nothing will change....except the schools will make more money. I'll eat my hat is an anesthesiologist (MD) ever addresses a CRNA (nurse) as doctor and considers them to be a collegue rather than a "worker".

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There is a $0.50 difference in pay for a BSN prepared nurse in the hospital where I currently work as a tech. I graduate with my BSN in May, and while I was initially annoyed because of the pay difference and the lack of any differentiation between ADN and BSN nurses, I am glad I chose the path I have. Many people critique the BSN program because it is heavy on theory, but my program gives seniors 300 clinical hours on a med-surg floor with an RN preceptor. This has given me invaluable experience that ADN/ASN nurses in my area do not get, and hopefully will give me an edge in a month or so.

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Can anybody help me with this question? I will be graduating with a BA in May. I have been applying to ABSN programs but I am scared I may not get it. I have been thinking about the nursing program at my local community college. When I graduate from the community college, since I will already have a bachelors in another field, will I be considered to have a BSN or an associates in nursing? What does ADN mean? Associates? Also where can I find online details about certain programs and schools...Like how many graduates get jobs, where?, and after how long...Rate of passing the nclex...and so on..anyone know... I dont know who to speak to of such things. Since I am currently going to an IVY league school my mother will freak out if I tell her I am going to a community college. I just want to learn, pass the nclex and be a good nurse. Any suggestions? How can I find out if the school will prepare me, and what kind of degree I will have once I graduate from a community college while already having a BA. thanks for your help!

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With that route you will graduate with an ADN. A BSN only applies if you obtained a Bachelors of Science in nursing. I just graduated from an ABSN program. It worked really well for most of my classmates (I had a BA before hand), and what was tough was our community colleges were so impacted in their ADN programs, that they were on a lottery system. So if you took all your pre-reqs, worked your tail off and got all A's, you had the same chance to get in as the same person that copied off of you in micro, and slacked off in anatomy. They only had to meet the minimum C requirement. So that was a major reason that I, along with many of my classmates, chose the ABSN program, over the 2 year. yes it was more expensive, and yes, many of us are having a hard time finding work, but we were constantly challenged and taught to think outside the box. The whole lottery system really put me off of the ADN thing all together. However, if you want to be a nurse bad enough, just know that there are many ways to get where you want to be, and your mom will simply have to understand that.

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The school that I will be applying for when I go to get my ADN does not do the lottery thing. Applicants get points for test scores and for GPA and what-not and the highest ranking are the ones who get in.

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There is a 0.30 difference for bsn and 0.75 for your msn.

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Specializes in ICU, PICU, School Nursing, Case Mgt.

In South Florida, the pay for ADN and BSN is the same. The rate goes up with years of experience. I had a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Health Administration before I went to nursing school. I went for the ADN-it was faster and had more clinical. I have been able to work as Supervisor and Director of Nursing using both. I was also accepted into an ARNP program as it is a ASN to MSN program. So I don't think the BSN is necessary.

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Specializes in Rehab, LTC.

I have an ADN the area where I live the pay is the same for entry level. Having a BSN is supposedly makes you better candidate for management. I am looking into earning a BSN on line but do not want a degree from Mickey Mouse U, does any one know an online program that employers would be impressed with. There are so many to choose from it will make your head spin

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In South Florida, the pay for ADN and BSN is the same. The rate goes up with years of experience. I had a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Health Administration before I went to nursing school. I went for the ADN-it was faster and had more clinical. I have been able to work as Supervisor and Director of Nursing using both. I was also accepted into an ARNP program as it is a ASN to MSN program. So I don't think the BSN is necessary.

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Most of the ADN/MSN prorgrams that I have look into either award you the BSN halfway through the program or award both the BSN and MSN at the end.

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What about starting as an MSN? I'm not really wondering abou the pay difference but whether there would be less of a tendency to hire a new grad MSN rather than a BSN or ADN, all salaries being equal? With so many hiring freezes in my area, I have been counseled to just go for the MSN (ME-CLN) and acquire the Master's while the economy warms back up. Will this work against me in the hiring process even if it opens doors in the long run?

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What I've been hearing from my friends who are seniors is that experience matters much more than your degree right now in terms of getting hired.

This tells me that I better work as a student nurse aide throughout my time in NS, and work part time my senior year so I have good experience behind me!

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