DrCateRN

There are a lot of very good reasons for obtaining the BSN, not the least of which is broadening one's options within the field. With an ADN, one is likely to remain at the bedside, which in itself is not a bad thing, but as the years go by, the back, the knees, and the feet start to take their toll and one might want to at least have the option of moving to a less strenuous field of action. Another reason is that the bachelors degree is the requirement for entry into most other professions, why not nursing? There is a difference between nurses trained at the Associate's level and those trained at the bachelor's level. While beside skills may be equal, BSN nurses are more highly trained for leadership, management, delegation, critical thinking, etc. Does this make them better nurses? Not necessarily, however it does provide a broader base from which to practice. I began as an ADN, moved through the BSN, MSN, and DNP. Each step broadened my understanding of nursing and its theoretical foundations. I strongly believe that nurses benefit their patients, their peers, themselves, and their profession when they continue to grow and gain more knowledge and experience. You will be glad you did.