ADN Vs. BSN

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I am fixing to start my first semester of the ADN program and was wondering what (other than the amount of school) is different about the BSN??? Do you need a BSN to do some jobs?? Do you get paid more?? Anyone know?

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God love y'a but....here we go again.......... :chuckle

Try a search in the search bar. Lots of threads on this topic.

But I'm sure someone will come along who will be able to help you off the top of their head. I'm not familiar with the ADN.

Z

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please, please just do a search here on this forum. the bsn allows you more advancment as you progress on. is your salary any different when you first begin? no.

whether you get a diploma in nursing, the adn, or the bsn, you still take the same nclex-rn exam.

there are probably thousands of threads on this very topic here.

and a big welcome to allnurses.com.

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Specializes in med/surg, ortho/neuro, ambulatory surg.
please, please just do a search here on this forum. the bsn allows you more advancment as you progress on. is your salary any different when you first begin? no.

whether you get a diploma in nursing, the adn, or the bsn, you still take the same nclex-rn exam.

there are probably thousands of threads on this very topic here.

and a big welcome to allnurses.com.

how do you do a search??? sorry i am new!

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https://allnurses.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1031738

https://allnurses.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1031742

The secret is knowing what terms to search for :). Here's a couple of results (just use the topmost yellow bar near the right where it says search.

Welcome to allnurses. Forgive us if we freak at the ADN/BSN thing - when you read some of the threads I've indicated you'll understand better why ;).

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How do you do a search??? Sorry I am new!

Up in the yellow bar under search, click on the tab and it will bring down a box for you to fill in your search. I know how you feel, I am stikll learning my way around here too.

Here is some help:

https://allnurses.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1031760

just put that in your address bar hope it helps :p

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I am fixing to start my first semester of the ADN program and was wondering what (other than the amount of school) is different about the BSN??? Do you need a BSN to do some jobs?? Do you get paid more?? Anyone know?

Course content is different. The need for a BSN depends on where and what you wish to do. In small rural hospitals, a BSN is generally not required but that is changing. Pay depends on the area you live and practice in and how much they value education. One thing you should keep in mind, BSNs are required for more advanced degrees. And you might need to consider that option as you age and you suffer more injuries working at the bedside.

Grannynurse :balloons:

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One thing you should keep in mind, BSNs are required for more advanced degrees.

Grannynurse :balloons:

Actually I had posted earlier that there are 137 programs that allow the ADN to get their MSN.

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Actually I had posted earlier that there are 137 programs that allow the ADN to get their MSN.

And if you look at the AD To MSN programs, they do require undergraduate course work commensory to that of a BSN. Sorry, there is no free ride from an ADN to an MSN.

Grannynurse :balloons:

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GrannyNurse - you are right. I was an ADN when I decided to go back to school. Believe me, since I knew my goal was an MSN - I looked at everything available (many, many programs). All require undergrad work - you just don't get a BSN. What made my mind up was that at least I could complete the BSN and then have that to fall back on while I finished the MSN.

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GrannyNurse - you are right. I was an ADN when I decided to go back to school. Believe me, since I knew my goal was an MSN - I looked at everything available (many, many programs). All require undergrad work - you just don't get a BSN. What made my mind up was that at least I could complete the BSN and then have that to fall back on while I finished the MSN.

At a local university where I live there is a RN-MSN (NP) program. After one year you get your BSN and two years after that you get your MSN.

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At a local university where I live there is a RN-MSN (NP) program. After one year you get your BSN and two years after that you get your MSN.

This is what I am looking into I really want to get my NP. But first I have to finish my ADN I am so excited to start in August!

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