HandyMom

I have done the distance education route to getting my BSN and it has taken me about 3 years. I would not say that it is quicker or easier. There is a lot of writing in these courses and the program I did was through a 4 year university. It mostly depends on what you can afford, how much time you have to commute to class and if you are motivated enough to set aside time each day to do homework research and write papers.There is required class participation in these courses so by no means is it to be looked at as easy. I chose this route because I could not work full time and go to a traditional classroom. This worked better for my needs.

Per Wikipedia: A nurse's postnominal (listed after the name) credentials usually follow his or her name in this order: Highest earned academic degree in or related to nursing (e.g. "MSN") Nursing licensure (e.g. "RN") Nursing certification (e.g. "CCRN")Generally credentials are listed from most to least permanent. A degree, once earned, cannot be taken away. State licensure is only revoked for serious professional misconduct. Certifications generally must be periodically renewed by examination or the completion of a prescribed number of continuing education units (CEUs). Therefore if you had a BSN with med/ surg certification then it would be BSN,RN-BC. I hope this clarifies it for you.