How much do diploma Rn's make vs. ASN Rn's

Trauma Columnist · Mar 26, 2006

There are many threads on this topic. Please do a search. Also, there is usually no difference between a diploma RN or an associate degreed RN. There is however differences between LPN and RN. Good luck. BTW - it would be a little easier on my old brain if you could use some periods at the end of the sentences. Even in re-reading your post, am slightly unsure what you are asking.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 28, 2006

Diploma RNs are paid the same as Associate Degree RNs because they both have the same thing: an RN license. All American-educated RNs take the same NCLEX, regardless of their status as a diploma nurse, ADN, or BSN. In nursing it is the license that matters. I hope I have answered your question with adequacy, because I cannot seem to fully determine your original question.

I was a resident of California for 24 years. You'll be hired without a problem with a diploma or degree.

Jasmine4710 · May 11, 2011

How do you get a diploma RN?

hatenursing · May 11, 2011

in canada the lpns make 23 hour and rns start at 25

they can go up to 38 for rns

anyhow it is way easier for an rn to get a job than an LPn:nurse:

but they are starting to change things a lot :nurse:

imelissa1 · May 14, 2011

I have a diploma and have never made less than a nurse with a bachelor's degree. They only care that you are a registered nurse. I thought I gained a tremendous amount more hands-on training in the diploma program. We were in the hospital from day one and multiple days a week for the entire three years. It was no joke. Monday through Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm for three years straight. No summers off. Good luck!

UVA Grad Nursing · May 14, 2011

I would encourage you to look at the job prospects in your community for each of those educational pathways. It also depends on where you want to work. In my city, diploma grads are not even interviewed for New Grad positions. 80% of the new grad positions are allocated to BSN grads, with only 20% for ADN grads.

Another magnet hospital in my state does not interview ADN or diploma grads at all.

PMFB-RN, RN · May 15, 2011

Another magnet hospital in my state does not interview ADN or diploma grads at all.

*** The Magnet hospital where I worked doesn't interview new grad BSNs for it's Critical Care Nurse Residency program. I assume a diploma grad would be very welcome but there are no more diploma programs in the state that I know of. The look to hire ADNs only for the SICU.

dreamon · May 26, 2011

I would encourage you to look at the job prospects in your community for each of those educational pathways. It also depends on where you want to work. In my city, diploma grads are not even interviewed for New Grad positions. 80% of the new grad positions are allocated to BSN grads, with only 20% for ADN grads.
Another magnet hospital in my state does not interview ADN or diploma grads at all.

Just out of curiousity, what state is this? That's pretty messed up that they still offer a diploma program yet the grads can't get hired. :eek:

I just noticed your screen name! I guess I answered my own question :)