adn vs bsn

[lab2004]

I am planning on applying for a ADN program. I am thinking that after I get that I could go on to get a BSN. How important or how much difference does it make between the two?

[BETSRN]

No difference in pay at my hospital for degree or advanced certifications.

[Friesw/that]

i'm adn

wish i had gone for msn--for own personal accomplishments

didn't get much career advice

that's just me

but, i do still eat well

and live well

and sleep well

and i've got 2 dollars in my pocket right this minute...

[jetsetter]

No difference whatsoever where I work, same benefits, vacation, etc... Only real difference is if you want to go on. But if you just want to work, I see no reason to go thru it. You will work the EXACT SAME JOB.

[meandragonbrett]

Search the website. There are TONS of threads regarding ADN v BSN. Some are nice and others are not so nice :)

Brett

[Renee' Y-Y]

I am a BSN from the beginning. My anecdotal experience over the years has been that ADN programs put out far-superior-clinically-skilled nurses than BSN programs. It will be additional work going from ADN to BSN, but the clinical education from the ADN program is much better...in my experience. When I was in my BSN program there was alot more encouragement to move into "management" jobs than there ever was "clinical-bedside-nursing" jobs.

[purplemania, BSN, RN]

Our facility pays $1/hour more for BSN prepared nurses and ADN's are not considered for management positions. Depends on your career choices.