Poll for RN's: Do you have an ADN or BSN?

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  1. Your current level of education is:

    • 40
      Diploma
    • 207
      ADN/ASN
    • 184
      BSN

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note: this thread is not intended for a discussion concerning the pros and cons of the 2 year degree vs. the 4 year degree. this has been/is being discussed at length in several other threads (and on several other websites).

i am simply curious to find out what per cent of registered nurses have obtained a diploma, an associates degree, or a bachelors in nursing.

heck, you don't even have to reply, just vote :)

thanks!!

Specializes in ICU, PACU, Cath Lab.

I cannot vote...because I do not graduate untill may...but I will then have my ADN...I know that you can also get a BAN...Bachelors of Art in Nursing...I know it sounds odd..but I had a teacher once with this credential..and yes she was a staff nurse...

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Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.

ASN beginning BSN this fall

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Specializes in ER NICU Tele PACU PSy ICU PICU.

LVN 6yrs(AGE 18!) -ADN 4yrs -BSN 12yrs -MA 7yrs(don't use it but it was fun!) Going USAF to finish paying it all off!

Never stop learning!

Each step taught me to view things a little differently

and I am so very grateful

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i will bring the diploma # up to 20 also have an ALA

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Yikes!:lol2: Just graduated from degree completion program RN to BSN. This after many years - originally Diploma grad from a hospital school of nursing.

I too, find it surprising that there are so many BSNs.

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Specializes in OB, NP, Nurse Educator.

I went from ADN to BSN to MSN and will soon start on the DNP.

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Specializes in GI, OR, Oncology.

I have an ASN. I was a CNA for 2 years, then LVN for 8 years, then RN for 2 years now. I can't decide about going on for the BSN. I was actually enrolled in a program, but decided to put it off... indefinately. I just can't decide if it will be worth the time, effort and expense. I'm making myself crazy about it, actually. One day I decide I'm definately going for it, then the next day, I think, why put myself through that and worry that I can't afford it anyway. Only time will tell.

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i started w/a adn.. in 1975.. got a bsn in 2004.. only because i wanted it.. am now going for an msn to obtain my gnp.. again because it is something i want.. has nothing to do w/better education or adn vs bsn..has to do with desire for self gratification..

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Specializes in ICU, School Nurse, Med/Surg, Psych.

BOTH!! HA HA HA HA

I got my AAS in nursing 1994, my BS in nursing 1997 and my MS in nursing 2006. No plans for a PhD. The BS was a stepping stone, would not have gotten it if I had not needed it for the MS school to learn my specialty.

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Personally, this RN has her ADN and enough experience working with BSN's and ADN's to realize stereotypes are no where to be found. Try telling nurses apart without prior knowledge of which program they went through and I assure you it isn't possible. I will tell you that we are all in the middle of a nursing shortage and poor conditions for nurses as well as those they care for affect ALL OF US equally. So as my father used to say--- for some people that diploma may just be another peice of paper to wipe your ____with--It all depends on each person individually. I have seen some ADN's who act professionally and have a knowledge base that outshines some BSN's and I have seen BSN's who have made me want to continue on.....

PEACE

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Specializes in Cardiovascular/Telemetry/Stroke.

I have my ADN but am currently working on my RN to BSN at Penn State University.

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