Associates vs Bachelors Degree

ddunnrn · Jul 5, 2011

Sorry, but it is NOT TRUE that hospitals will only hire BSN's.

Ginnym1981 · Jul 5, 2011

Sorry, but it is NOT TRUE that hospitals will only hire BSN's.

I agree because it depends on where you live. Try to get inside information from your local hospitals and plan accordingly.

Here in Oregon (Portland area) it IS true so I'm definitely getting my BSN.

Good luck!

Karl Farmer · Jul 6, 2011

This post fails to mention the cost of that BSN, or the reality of repaying the loans to obtain same, with ever declining pay.

cm530265 · Jul 8, 2011

Nursing is degree'ing its self right out of nursing!

Karl Farmer · Jul 8, 2011

So, should nursing education stop at LPN level? Already we are expected to be IV certified, which is not part of the education. So maybe every other technical aspect or skill can also be taught post-education, to fit the needs of whatever job is at hand? Just a thought. I do agree that having all those advanced degrees benefits schools, more than anything else?

cm530265 · Jul 10, 2011

its not just the schools that benefit, insurance companies benefit when they have over qualified nurses giving routine care that could be handled by LPN/RN yet refuses to pay for more training and experienced personal. Look at the CRNA- insurance wont pay for them but will pay thousands for a anesthesiologist. We truly do not have a shortage in nursing we have a shortage of common sense.

salzburg · Jul 11, 2011

Hi Everybody,

can somebody to help me?

Because of my family situation I would need to know how many

1. theoretical hours

2. practical hours

3. individual preparationhours the following educational programs consist: BSc. nursing, Associate degree in Nursing and hospital nursing diplom. It's no important whitch educational program is it, only the USA, and the exact hours. Unfortunatelly the home pages of the programs give information only about the credits, but i need the hours.

thank you for your help in advance!!!

Have a nice day :

salzburg

williamdrek · Aug 8, 2011

Both Associate's degrees and Bachelor's degrees in Nursing will prepare you for a career as a Registered Nurse; they each give you necessary instruction, expertise and credentials and also prepare you for the NCLEX-RN examination. While an Associate's degree takes less time to complete (approximately 2 years), a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing has several advantages. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree provides opportunities for growth and transition into management administrative and teaching positions, and also tends to be a prerequisite for Masters Degrees in Nursing. If the Master's degree you want to pursue is Nursing-related, I would recommend a BSN program.

ANNIENURSEANGEL · Aug 9, 2011

I decided to go for my BSN right out of high school. I told myself that i better do it now, before prince charming sweeps me off my feet. I am one of the few at my hospital with a BSN, and I dont get paid anymore. We should though.

ddunnrn · Aug 9, 2011

No offense, Annienurseangel, but why should you get more for doing the same job?

ddunnrn, Diploma RN

MrChicagoRN, RN · Aug 16, 2011

I currently have a bachelor's degree & have been contemplating to change careers. Will I have the same job opportunities if I get an associates degree in Nursing. I would like to continue to get a Masters degree in the future. Will my current bachelors degree be enough with an associates degree in nursing or should I just get another bachelors degreee?

There are some MSN entry level programs for those with a Bachelors.

Would take the same time as an ADN, and you'd kill two birds with one stone.

Student4_life · Aug 17, 2011

This post fails to mention the cost of that BSN, or the reality of repaying the loans to obtain same, with ever declining pay.

An ADN isn't always cheaper. There are boatloads of for profits on both sides of the 2 year vs 4 year entry to practice debate. Additionally your public and prestigious private universities have more money to throw around to attract qualified and desirable applicants than a community college does (there are also more private scholarships available to 4 year students (to include transfer students than there is for students continuing on in Jr College).

If I went to the local CC, I would be paying a third of what the local Uni costs, but because of scholarships the state Uni is free (actually scholarships are effictively paying me to go to Uni),so cost savings isn't always an universal factor in the 2 vs 4 year debate.

Just my 2-cent euro.