Associates vs BSN

msitz13 · Oct 12, 2004

In San Diego/Chula Vista. Does anyone know the pay difference between someone with an associates vs someone with a bsn? Also, SDSU is competative -point system (87 pnts) and 500 applicants to 60-70 actually chosen; Has anyone graduated from there that can share their experience? Has anyone gone to Point Loma Nazarene nursing program? I'm considering it but it is a lot more money... :uhoh3: :)

jemb · Oct 13, 2004

Most places have no difference in pay for bedside nursing, but a few offer amounts such as 50 cents/hour. Some places require a BSN for certain positions (especially management), but many will accept other bachelor's degrees such as psych, sociology, business management, as long as you have any degree in nursing also.

msitz13 · Oct 13, 2004

thank you for replying. My goal is to get a bsn but was curious. thank you for replying.:)

Most places have no difference in pay for bedside nursing, but a few offer amounts such as 50 cents/hour. Some places require a BSN for certain positions (especially management), but many will accept other bachelor's degrees such as psych, sociology, business management, as long as you have any degree in nursing also.

LydiaNN · Nov 7, 2004

I would go ahead and apply to Point Loma Nazarene, too. They might be able to offer you more financial aid than State would. Most private schools also have endowments. I went to a private college in Pennsylvania that was double the price of the public school across town, but in the end, I don't know how much difference there was in what I had to pay.

msitz13 · Nov 9, 2004

thank you for replying. My goal is to get a bsn but was curious. thank you for replying.:)

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