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becoming an RN

Nov 8, 200322 yr

hi,

i am going to start classes next semester working toward becoming an RN

my question is this, is it okay to get the AAS degree and not the BSN? what's the difference? would i be offered more option with a BSN?

i ask because i already have a Bachelor's degree in anthropology, and i would much rather not going through all of the coursework toward another Bachelor's if i will have the same opportunities with an AAS.

basically, i want to be an RN. do i need the BSN for this?

Thanks!

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Nov 8, 200322 yr

My advice would be to look at how many more class would you need for the BSN vs ADN. Since you already have a 4 year degree you may only need 1 or 2 more classes.

As far as opertunity goes; both these degrees pay the same and are hired ASAP right now. But, if the shortage ever ended I think it would be easier to get a new job with the bsn.

As far as which is better, there are several debates here about this. All I will say is that I am in the BSN program myself

Best of luck

Nov 8, 200322 yr

Experts

If at all possible, do the BSN. Above poster gives excellent advice. I'm an ADN grad who is now back in school for an acellerated MSN. Wish I did it right the first time.

Nov 9, 200322 yr

You don't need a BSN to become an RN, but it would take about the same amout of time to do a fast track program to a BSN as it would to start over and get an ADN or AAS.

If you already have a BA or BS, find a "fast track" type program for your BSN or MSN. No point in duplicating courses you have already takenm, I agree (unless you are a glutton for punishment).