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Thank you very much for the time and thought you have all given to his question. I am so early in to trying to figure out what will be best for me and making sense of all of this that you have all added a new dimension to knowledge base about what's available and why. Christie

What is the advantage to continuing in to a BSN degree program over an RN? I understand the difference of why one may seek out either an LPN or RN, but what is the real difference between having a 2 yr or 4 yr Nursing degree if an RN is an RN is an RN? Is there a monetary diference in the workplace? Does it open new career opportunities? Is a BSN hired over an RN? The only reason I can see that one would get a BSN over an RN is if he/she would want to continue at the Graduate level. I already have a BA. I am finishing my prereqs for a Nursing program. I simply thought I would apply at the community college where I am taking prereqs. My boyfriend wants me to explore all options & wants to know why I wouldn't pursue the second Bachelor's program at the local university. RN would be 2 years. 2nd degree would be 3 semesters. Community college has 92% pass rate on Boards, University has 77% pass rate on Boards. I know what I think the best scenario is for me. But, what are the advantages of having a 4 yr nursing degree over a 2 year nursing degree? Any thoughts on the subject are welcome and appreciated. Christie