Hi. I'm a 2nd year student in a pretty good California nursing program and I am totally confused about what an MSN is. I understand that it is a post-grad program but what I really don't get is if the degree itself is the same/or higher than a BSN or RN. The program that I am in is a generic masters program for people who already have BA/BS in another field. We take the same nursing curriculum as the BSN students in our cohort, but they get a BSN and we get an RN, then one more year an MSN/CNS. After I get the RN, is that considered equivalent to an ADN, or a BSN, and can I get a job before I get my MSN? Once I get the MSN is that considered the same as a BSN? I'm really confused and starting to get worried. Thnaks a bunch for any help.