what is the pay and job availability difference between an rn with an asn or bsn?

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what is the pay and job availability difference between a RN that has their asn or bsn? iam currently working on my asn.

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Specializes in Critical Care-Neuro/Trauma ICU.

In the hospital where I work currently as a Senior PCT (being a senior nursing student in an ADN program, the pay difference is $1 more for a BSN and $2 more for MSN. From talking to the nurses that I have worked with in 3 different hospitals, there is really no discrimination whatsoever in the hiring process between ADN and BSN. The only difference I have found is that they require a BSN to hold a Nurse Manager position. Hope this helps!

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Specializes in NICU.

No difference. And you can get a Nurse Manager position if you promise to get a BSN asap. They want RN after your name more than anything else.

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Specializes in Emergency.

At my facility, HR uses a scale based on years of nursing to determine ones base-pay. Additional certifications & differentials add to the amount. There is no difference between ADN or BSN. In addition I would like to add that there are directors of units that have an ADN. I have been a nurse in the ER for 6yrs and my base pay is 32.99. We are currently undergoing a Clinical Ladder for nurses, where one can be rewarded for furthering their education.

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No pay difference from Diploma, ADN or BSN. I went back for my BSN in order for a Military Promotion. I retired a year after getting my BSN without the promotion because of personal reasons. The BSN did help me get better jobs rather than just floor Nurse and I have been a manager on occasion. I didn't like management but I like patient care and like getting off the floor. I work in several different areas that will only hire a BSN. Areas like Cath lab, GI lab, Radiology, PACU, Special Procedures, and Care Coordination. When I had the diploma my job applications would be put at the bottom. Another thing I noticed is to get certified in everything possible. ACLS, Pals, IV Therapy, Specialty certifications. It may not increase your pay but it could get you the job.

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thanks so much for all your answers! super helpful!:yeah:

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