BScN vs. BScN (Hons.)

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Starting this September I will be taking the RPN program in Ontario. Afterwards there is a option to continue for another 3 years I believe to get a BScN (Hons.) degree. What does this mean? Is it the same as a BScN degree?, better or worse?

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Retirement Residence.

I guess it's better since Hons stands for Honors. :) Instead of a degree, you'll have a honors degree! :)

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Specializes in Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology.

doesn't matter it will lead to one thing RN and a RN is an RN.

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without the hons. it means you won't have properly finished your degree. It means you will have a general degree and not an hons. degree which basically means you'll have wasted your time b/c a general degree is not worth anything in and of itself.

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Uhm, no.

An Honours degree denotes a heavier course load, with an indepth study of certain areas. A degree usually requires 120 hours, while an honours is usually over 130 hours. A four year degree is 120 hours.

So it would look like there are a few extra courses.

You would have to look at the degree outlines to see what the exact requiremnts are.

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Retirement Residence.
without the hons. it means you won't have properly finished your degree. It means you will have a general degree and not an hons. degree which basically means you'll have wasted your time b/c a general degree is not worth anything in and of itself.

:lol2::lol2::lol2:

Are you saying that all the RNs here who have a BSN have a "worthless" degree?:eek::uhoh3: Um, I think not! Most degree are not even Hons! A degree is a degree is a degree! Hons just makes it a bit "fancier":rolleyes:

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