Associates Degree (AD) vs BSN

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Does anyone know what the advantages/disadvantages would be, if any, of having an associated degree instead of a BSN? I hear so many people getting associates degrees from places like El Centro and other schools, but I am wondering if there are any problems faced with later on that would not have occurred if a BSN had been acquired. For example, do those with BSN's get paid more, get better jobs, or have better job-security? When would someone opt for a BSN over an AD?

Specializes in Trauma 4yr Flight 8mn.

Just an example: Im an ADN nurse, when i got out of school 2004 started working in a Level I trauma center, was there for 3.2 years and then got a flight postion. Currently a flight RN. And i only have my ADN:yeah: Now i am going back to school online for my BSN because my employer will pay for it and it never hurts to have those silly little letters behind your name.

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Specializes in Perioperative.

You couldn't have said that better. I am only pursuing an advanced nursing degree because I know I can get my hospital to pay for it and become more marketable. However, experience in staff nursing positions counts WAY more than the ADN vs BSN question.

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

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I've just always wanted to use this smiley. :)

TONS of info in the forum that is for this.

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I will be obtaining my BSN, assuming I get excepted into the program. The main reason I will be getting my BSN is eventually after working in ICU for a year or two I will be applying to CRNA school :) But I have also heard at my school that hospitals tend to promote nurses with BSN more than they will an ADN. I have no idea if thats true but a nursing student came back and told us @ an info session. But I'm sure the hospitals promote based on whose better qualified for the job with experience. :)

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