ASN vs ADN and another question

[amlaboy]

I'm preparing my resume so that I can apply for CNA training while going to school. Hoping that will increase my chances of eventually getting into the nursing program. Here are my questions:

1.) What is the difference between ASN and ADN? If I put that I am currently a student at TCC, should I say I'm going for ASN or ADN? If I knew the difference, I wouldn't have to ask. LOL

2.) Hypothetically speaking, what if a person doesn't complete nursing school. At what point can they go for LVN vs RN? Can this even happen? Not that I'm planning on not completing. Just curious.

Thanks ya'll.

[CametoitlateTexan]

This is the perfect thread. Problem solved and no injuries incurred!

[emtfox1122]

Funny comment- I went to a nursing counselor appointment for a msn program and I referred to the 2 year degree as "ASN" and was told- "there is no such thing"...but then u go on many associates degree websites that say both...and we are all confused y? Lol

[CSLee3, ASN, BSN, LVN, EMT-P]

There is no such thing as "ADN". It funny because nursing programs all refer to the ADN department or ADN program. The Degree you are pursuing is ASN or AASN. If you go to a University, you will be pursuing a BSN not BDN. See....kind of silly right. It actually takes away from the validity of the degree earned! ASN or AASN is a degree. ADN is just a generic term for 2 year associate degree program usually taught at community colleges and some universities. Hope that helps.

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