BSN! Ya HOO!

[momof38160]

Thank you! That's what I needed to hear. I don't want to teach or anything else. I just want to take care of patients but until I am in the hospital setting I'm not sure what area I would like to go in and I wanted to make sure my options were open. Thanks again! Hopefully, I'll pass the entrance exam!!

[CoeyRN]

I understand you excite about nurses have thier BSN is a great assest. But you must remember just becausea nurse has a BSN does not mean that she/he would have beter skills than and ADN nurse. I have recently obtained my bsn and had my adn priorr and have only been a nurse for 1.5 yrs. I do not feel that just becuase I have my bsn i know would know more than a nurse who has 20 yrs in the field is wrong!!! BSN is wonderful but it is not for all people, we have the right to choose our type of education

[SmilingBluEyes]

one thing i noticed in 6 years as a nurse:

diploma nurses literally *rock* at the bedside. they are AMAZING caregivers and very,very good at this. I would go for it, if bedside nursing is your goal in life. Welcome to nursing!!!!

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Originally posted by momof38160

Thank you! That's what I needed to hear. I don't want to teach or anything else. I just want to take care of patients but until I am in the hospital setting I'm not sure what area I would like to go in and I wanted to make sure my options were open. Thanks again! Hopefully, I'll pass the entrance exam!!

Good luck. We need you! Diploma, ADN, BSN, we need you!

[megamoo1979]

I'm entering an ADN program in January. Eventually, I may get a BSN, but it depends on how sick I am of school 2 years from now! I don't think one is better than the other by any means. Both pass the same board.

Just a thought...my sis has been an RN (diploma program) for about 13 years, and from what she's seen, in OUR city, new grads from the ADN program tend to have better clinical skills, while new grads from the BSN program are more "book smart."

[CCU NRS]

Originally posted by megamoo1979

I'm entering an ADN program in January. Eventually, I may get a BSN, but it depends on how sick I am of school 2 years from now! I don't think one is better than the other by any means. Both pass the same board.

Just a thought...my sis has been an RN (diploma program) for about 13 years, and from what she's seen, in OUR city, new grads from the ADN program tend to have better clinical skills, while new grads from the BSN program are more "book smart."

you said book smart ha ha ha ha

[abbafrazz]

I think you are all absolutely right! And maybe I will be working under an ADN prepared nurse. I don't really care, I'm just happy with the education I'm receiving right now. But, I really can't wait until I get out there and start working. I hope all of this school pays off in the end! GOD BLESS all of you nurses, you are doing wonderful things out there.

[stressednurse]

My only question, Was this the same old nursing student question of ADN vs BSN placed in a different manner by a nursing student?

[lovepugs21]

I am confused. I am currently a nursing student (BSN program). Anyhow, I may not know as much as all you RNs our there, since I am just a student, but logically I wouldn't think it would matter what degree you had, but how long you have been practicing. Also, someone earlier made the comment that since she has been practicing for 13 (10?) years, she would have more knowledge/experience than a just graduated BSN. Well, duh. You also have more experience/knowledge than a newly graduated ADN. This ADN/BSN argument sounds really bitter. What is the deal? I currently work as a CNA in a local hospital on a part-time basis, and all the nurses get along great whether they are a RN, BSN, or LVN. ADNs do have more clinical experience during school, but as the years go by does it really matter? (Please no one rip me a new one)... I am NOT trying to start an argument.

[SmilingBluEyes]

MY issue is NOT with a student making an argument here. I value their opinions as well as any (sometimes more, cause this is a fresh perspective for some of our jaded eyes)...

MY ISSUE is with someone coming on here with an obviously SLANTED study and trying to pass it off as gospel. And guess what, this study was already paraded here before and I am no more convinced this 2nd time. There are so many holes in it, I could liken it to swiss cheese!!! Like a screen door on a submarine, I find it quite useless.

That is where I have heartburn, really. This research is faulty and VERY self-serving by 4 year universities trying to self-promote and generate more "business"......fact is, 60% of U.S. RN's are ADN-prepared. SO 60% (or more if you count DIPLOMA GRADS), can't provide top-notch bedside care? Cannot be capable charge nurses, even managers?????? I don't see this in the 6 years I have practiced.........

PHOOEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is just plain untruthful.

[Erin RN]

I am the RN with 13 yrs and yes "well duh" I do have more knowledge than either a new ADN or a new BSN.. I agree, it is ll about experience and also largely about who each nurse is as an individual...the whole person plays into who I would want at my bediside. if I were ill. If you read the OP it states that although ADNs may have technical skills, BSNs have knowledge and skills..that offends many of us. This is a heated subject mainly because those that bring it up are still in school and are clueless when making the assumption that a BSN is better than an ADN. I have worked with and managed some truly stupid BSNs and also some truly stupid ADNs, we all have. Where you are right it that it does not matter. Experience and continued knowledge is where you become an RN. There is no such thing as a new grad who is ready for anything..and we all know that since we have been there. Erin

[abbafrazz]

Well, I do appologize for upsetting you all. I really do. I now realize that I was extremely ignorant for posting my original. I wasn't trying to offend anyone. Just got carried away. And maybe you're right about how colleges are using that BSNvs.ADN to draw more people into their programs. That seems pretty logical. Hope you accept my apologies.