Associate of nursing and bachelor of science to bsn

klone, MSN, RN · Oct 25, 2011

For most schools that offer RN-BSN programs, the classes required are strictly nursing related, so I don't think having a BS in Communications is going to shorten your schooling in any significant way.

deltaroxxy2 · Oct 25, 2011

I have a diploma in nursing and a BS in Biochemistry. Currently enrolled ar Ohio University. I think you should research school so see how much of your credits they will accept. OU accepted quite a bit of my credits from my previous BS degree. But my degree was science related.

Here is a great OU university link:

https://allnurses.com/distance-learning-nursing/ohio-university-rn-534171.html

adcockrn · Oct 25, 2011

For most schools that offer RN-BSN programs, the classes required are strictly nursing related, so I don't think having a BS in Communications is going to shorten your schooling in any significant way.

I know that going from associates to bachelors level requires a lot of the basic classes that I have already had such as all the englishes, chemistry, liberal arts, maths, etc...so I know I will not have to re take those...just wondering what specific nursing classes there r to advance this degree. Thanks for ur reply!

EDnursetobe · Oct 25, 2011

since you already have your RN and a bachelors don't bother with the BSN. it's not worth it, you're already qualified for BSN jobs since you have both.

it's much smarter to go RN to MSN route.

heatheryk · Oct 25, 2011

for management I think they would consider you w/o the BSN. I don't know where you live but in CA you can get your PHN with a BA + a community health class/clinical

deltaroxxy2 · Oct 25, 2011

for management I think they would consider you w/o the BSN. I don't know where you live but in CA you can get your PHN with a BA + a community health class/clinical

Think it depends on whether or not you work for a magnet facility. A lot of nurses (myself included) have had to go back to school in order to obtain our BSN b/c our hospital was now magnet. No promotions or job transfers w/out it.

adcockrn · Oct 25, 2011

Appreciate the input thus far! I am considering going the rn/msn route but I have small children and will probably put this big step off for a bit. The hospital I work for does not distinguish in pay an and and a bsn and they do consider my prior bs appropriate for management positions..though I am not intersted in management at this time. What I want to do is pick up an extra day as a clinical instructor and the school here requires a bsn to do this!

pedicurn, LPN, RN · Oct 25, 2011

Think it depends on whether or not you work for a magnet facility. A lot of nurses (myself included) have had to go back to school in order to obtain our BSN b/c our hospital was now magnet. No promotions or job transfers w/out it.

Would the magnet facilities allow an ADN -MSN instead? Or would a post-graduate diploma in nursing suffice?

It seems a shame to have to earn a bachelors all over again.

MrChicagoRN, RN · Oct 25, 2011

Would the magnet facilities allow an ADN -MSN instead? Or would a post-graduate diploma in nursing suffice?
It seems a shame to have to earn a bachelors all over again.

Magnet requires ONE degree in nursing science for management positions; BSN, MSN, ~or~ DNS/PhD

MrChicagoRN, RN · Oct 25, 2011

Appreciate the input thus far! I am considering going the rn/msn route but I have small children and will probably put this big step off for a bit. The hospital I work for does not distinguish in pay an and and a bsn and they do consider my prior bs appropriate for management positions..though I am not intersted in management at this time. What I want to do is pick up an extra day as a clinical instructor and the school here requires a bsn to do this!

A BSN/MSN will give you more employment flexibility. An MSN will open many more doors regarding being an instructor beyond the one school.

For you, it may be almost the same work to get one degree as the other.