ADN vs. BSN

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Is there a difference in how prepared you are when you take the NCLEX after only 2 years of nursing school (Associate) vs. 4 years of nursing school (Bachelor)?

Sorry to hear about the poor quality of your school. Did you not know these numbers when you enrolled? Or was it a recent downturn?

At this point, all you can do is prepare yourself as best you can. Look into commercial preparation courses, seems like they would benefit you quite a bit. In your case, your school being a two year program has nothing to do with the pass rates. Your school has a low pass rate,simply because it is a poor school, not because it is a two-year program.

Actually, if the school's pass rate falls far enough for long enough, it will cease to be an accredited school..... if it is even an accredited school now, that is. :(

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Thanks everyone for the comments. The school I go to has very low pass rates for the NCLEX so i guess that's why I posed the question because it is only a 2 year program. The school lacks structure and organization and I am aware that most of the studying is done independently but it alarms me that so few graduates have actually passed the NCLEX. But, I am aware that it depends on how well the school prepares you and how much effort you put it in.

Please do not let low passing scores discourage you. As long as your school is accredited, they should be able to prepare you for the NCLEX. Study hard! Nursing school is no joke. The nurse you will become depends initially on what you learn from your nursing instructors.Once you hit the floor to work as an RN, you will know where the real learning is. A big chunk of what you learned in school won't matter anyways.

As of BSN vs ADN, the preparation is the same to take the nclex. I graduated an ADN program and I am currently enrolled in a RN-BSN program. ADN focuses more on bedside while BSN emphasizes on leadership as well. The main difference I would say is this:

-More writings....They want you to master the APA Style.

-Community Health Clinicals in order to get your public health certificate.

-More health assessment... Yes you will be going back to the Sim Lab:blackeye: ...

Other than that.....Good Luck!

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There weren't many numbers that I knew of because the program was still in its infancy. But, the first graduating class which consisted of about 10, had about 8 students that passed on their first attempt on NCLEX. When I began my first semester the current dean at the time resigned without much warning and a new person took her place. Not saying that caused the school to go downhill but its as if everyone is still trying to make the program organized and function well and I was just caught in the cross fire.

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Both take the same exam. No difference.

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Please do not let low passing scores discourage you. As long as your school is accredited, they should be able to prepare you for the NCLEX.

I think this is the problem: it doesn't appear that the OP's school IS accredited, if it's this new. They can't have even qualified yet...which IS unfortunate for the OP because now she's going to have to be extra-vigilant, work extra-hard to compensate for whatever her program is currently lacking.

There weren't many numbers that I knew of because the program was still in its infancy. But, the first graduating class which consisted of about 10, had about 8 students that passed on their first attempt on NCLEX. When I began my first semester the current dean at the time resigned without much warning and a new person took her place. Not saying that caused the school to go downhill but its as if everyone is still trying to make the program organized and function well and I was just caught in the cross fire.

OP, with so very few students, the passing percentage becomes less relevant. Two failing out of ten is quite different than 20 failing out of 100. While the percentage is identical, for relevant statistics you're talking apples and oranges.

Your school is very new, which means you don't know how they are going to do when it comes to readiness to pass NCLEX. Best thing you can do is be proactive and prepare yourself. Good luck!

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In my professional opinion, both the ADN and BSN prepare the nursing student to take te NCLEX exam. Preparation for entry into practice is another aspect. BSN students are much more prepared in the sciences, assessment skill, and evidence-based practice. However, there remains a place for the associate degree. My concern is that if we remove this typeof a program, we marginalize those that can not afford expensive tuitions and perhaps, cannot meet the time demands of a traditional BSN program. Community Colleges do a great job of accomodating adults that have other life committments through evening and weekend hours, etc. I realize that traditional BSN program offer some on-line learning which is also helpful. Perhaps associate degree programs can be mandated to offer a BSN track . Some colleges are doing this, and it seems to work well. For example, if an associate degree program aligns with a BSN program, the student can begin to take courses towards theire BSN during (or towards the end) of the associate degree program.

See the following website for helpful informaton:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing website: http//www.aacn.nche.edu/media-

relations/fact-sheets/impact-of-education

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In my professional opinion, both the ADN and BSN prepare the nursing student to take te NCLEX exam.

And that was what the OP was asking about, not what differentiates BSN degrees from ADN degrees. She is concerned about whether she will be ready to take the NCLEX at the end of her program.

Preparation for entry into practice is another aspect. BSN students are much more prepared in the sciences, assessment skill, and evidence-based practice....

But about the rest.....ALL BSN students are much more prepared in the sciences? Much more prepared in assessment skills? How do you arrive at that conclusion, when ADN students take the same science courses AND have the identical clinical components that would amass those assessment skills?

I personally believe that every professional ought to continue his or her education, but this smacks of elitist propaganda at its finest.

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I was waiting for the ADN vs BSN battle Royale to start!!! Yes!!!! Grabbing popcorn!!!! Proceed...

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I was waiting for the ADN vs BSN battle Royale to start!!! Yes!!!! Grabbing popcorn!!!! Proceed...

Nah. Save the popcorn for a more interesting battle, LOL.....

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I was waiting for the ADN vs BSN battle Royale to start!!! Yes!!!! Grabbing popcorn!!!! Proceed...

😂😂😂...seriously!

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