My daughter is a HS senior and we're exploring nursing as a career choice. I'm so confused about the education.
Does she pursue an associate's degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing? Can she earn an associate's degree then transfer to get the BSN? What are the different degrees of nursing and what do they mean (we've heard of LPN, RN, etc.)? I'm not having very much luck finding the basic information online. What are the advantages, disadvantages of these different levels of nurses? What are their educational requirements?
I appreciate y'all steering me in the right direction if you don't have the time to type out all the answers to my inquiries. Thanks!
There is no "right" or "wrong" in this debate of ADN vs BSN. I think the decision need to be based on various factors in our own lives.
The decision made will be determined by such factors as funding for school, time invested, how soon do you need to be in the work force, and to a degree - age. I include age because if I were a 50 -something person going for nursing, I may opt for the ADN over BSN due to the time necessary for completion, time left in the workforce, or funds for education.
A younger person has more time to pay off any student loans (30+ years in the workforce, versus
However, all this depends on the person's own aspirations and dreams, and is not absolute in all situations. These are just a few things to consider.
GM2RN
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Everyone has given some great information, but I'm surprised that one important piece of information has been left out.
RNs make more money than LPNs. However, there is virtually no difference in pay between the bedside ADN and BSN.