Bachelor of Science with Major in Nursing versus BSN?!

[heatherann08]

Hi all,

I recently passed my boards and accepted my first job, start in 9 days! :) I also am scheduled to start an online bachelor completion program this Monday (the 18th)

I was previously unaware that any bachelor's degree in nursing was anything other than a BSN, but apparently my program is a bachelor of science, major in nursing? The dean made sure to send out a message saying that we can use "BSN" as a credential when we graduate. She also says the ANCC shows that the BSN and the BS with a major in Nursing as the same degree for Magnet status purposes. I never knew there was such thing as two different ways to get a bachelor's degree, and this is somewhat of a concern... Is it different in any way?

[sassycassc]

I'm currently a student of a BScN degree.. this means more science courses then schools that offer Bn/ Bsn .. won't make a difference when getting a job.. just a lot more work now

[Sirena922]

So if I have a Bachelors in Business and went back for a Associates Nursing Degree, does that make my degree a Bachelors with a consentration in nursing or just a regular ole Associate Degreed Nurse?

[emmy27]

No, that would still just be an ASN/ADN. You'd probably have an easy time with a BSN completion program though, since many programs will give you credit for prior coursework and in completing a degree in something else you'll likely have covered most of the non-nursing requirements.

Definitely don't present yourself to nurse hiring managers as having a Bachelor's of Nursing though if what you have is a Bachelor's of Business and an Associate's of Nursing. They are not the same thing!