"Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

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People are always trying to tell me that I am going to waste my time by not stopping after getting my ASN. They say that getting your BSN just gets you management positions and that it does not pay more. I am going for my masters so I can be a CNM, so I have to have my BSN anyway but, how could it be true that a person with a BSN gets the same as a person with a ASN? (Aside from the fact that working in different dept can make a difference)

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

The Associate degree in Applied Science of Nursing is also written A.A.S.N. Just like the BS that I have in nursing is written B.S.N. and my Master of Science degree in Nursing Education that I hold is written MSN. You can add the N to anything- it doesn't change the degree, it only designates the specialty area.

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and my degree says

A.A.S. - associate in applied science

which looks EXACTLY like my first associates degree that I earned in medical records. The only difference between the two are the graduating years. I was truly disappointed when I saw that no where on my degree does it say 'nursing'.

Is there a reason for the different abbreviations, ( AAS, ADN, ASN) ?

The reason for the difference is it denotes the degree that the particular school confers. A person who graduates with an ASN or an AAS does not have an ADN. ADN might be AN associates degree in nursing, but it is not THE associates degree in nursing. I tried to point that out before, but then someone came along and tried to make it look like I didn't know what an ADN was :uhoh3:, so I just gave up.

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Specializes in ICU.
Would someone tell me what ADN is?

ADN=Associate Degree in Nursing (mentioned above)

The RN designation is what you receive after passing the NCLEX. A BSN alone is just a bachelor's degree and doesn't allow you to practice as nurse.

There are a lot of RN's who are happy with an associate's degree and are fine with leaving the management positions to others. As far as wasting one's time getting a BSN, that depends on your ultimate goals.

Dave

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

I learned so much in the BSN program, but aside from adding to your knowledge base I believe that the degree gives you more options. There may come a time in your life that your "friends" opinions do not match your own. I had friends like that. Turned out they were friendly co-workers, not friends. I have new friends now AND another degree.

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would someone tell me what adn is?

an adn is an associate degree in nursing.

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Specializes in med/surg;ortho/HD/OB;NICU/Hospice/ER.

Hello, ADN is Assoc Degree In Nursing. All the same. I have been an RN with ADN for greater than 20 yrs. I have had opportunity to work in various areas of nursing, not expert in any. With this I have noticed that it is an ever changing field even though pt care is the goal. It is sensible to go on to BSN. It opens doors to other job opportunities and allows you to have a more expansive contribution to not only delivery of health care but to the working conditons in your work place. I know hindsight is 20/20, I truly wished I had gone on sooner to obtain my BSN. Education is an investment in yourself and work place!

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Specializes in med/surg;ortho/HD/OB;NICU/Hospice/ER.
I'm about to graduate as an LPN. I have considered taking my BSN, but was wondering if I should just get my RN or go for the BSN. Any thoughts?

GO FOR IT!!! GET IT OUT OF THE WAY SO YOU CAN CONCENTRATE ON YOUR CAREER. YOU JUST MAY HAVE TO PASS UP A DESIRED POSITON DUE TO THE FACT YOU DO NOT HAVE BSN. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW YOUR LIFE WILL GO AND WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO DO. YOU NEVER NEVER KNOW WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS!

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Specializes in Adolescent Psych, PICU.

If you can get your BSN done and out of the way, then it's best too before your working. You won't regret it.

I work with a lot of ADN nurses who now after working exhausting 12 hour shifts are having to go back and get their BSN....not very fun for most of them and many of them are getting burnt out with working full time and finishing up their degree. It's hard!

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Would someone tell me what ADN is?

ADN is Associate Degree of Nursing. I'm in an ADN program at a community college.

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Anyone who discourages educational growth is a poor resource!

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i know a hospital here that doesn't take ASN. Just BSNs, great magnet hospital with top of the line pay. i know cuz i work there as an extern. if you spend 2yrs in community college before you start RN schook i just think it's better to spend the remaining 2 yrs getting a BSN since they both take the same time. In that case, you avoid the headache of having to go back for that same BSN especially if you want to be an advance practice nurse someday. And it also eliminates the need for you to sit and grumble about why BSN is no better than an ASN cuz the truth is there is a difference between the two of them.

Just my 2cents.

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Specializes in Skilled Nursing.

I went to a community college for my ADN. Most of the BSN programs around here, people have told me they mostly shuffle you through. And didnt prep them as well for the NCLEX. Thats just some of the people I have talked to, Im sure they have thier good points too.

But Im in no rush to get my BSN, I just graduated in May. I have a accelerated program picked out. I will probably wait @ a year or so.

I need to get it for my Masters because Im going into patient education :)

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