Associates v. Bachelors - goal to work in skincare

[amusedgirl]

I'm currently a licensed esthetician and have decided that I want to go back to school for nursing. I want to work in the skincare/beauty field, possibly working with injectibles. I'm torn on what type of degree to go after. Would a BSN make more sense if I planned on running a med spa in the future?

[amusedgirl]

And if I don't necessarily want to manage would an associates? What are the pros/cons of each?

[OkieeRN]

Neither would prepare you for business ownership. I would say you would need a business degree for that. Do you need to be an RN to inject?

ADN's are prepared to be a floor nurse in a hospital. BSN's are prepared to work more independently and are trained more on leadership roles in nursing. That said, there are many ADN's that work independently and in leadership roles.

[amusedgirl]

It varies, but in most states you have to be an RN to inject. And, if you're paid as an RN and not an esthy, more $$. Estheticians don't make much.

[OkieeRN]

I would probably lean toward an ADN. That way you have the licensure but not quite so much time in school. Plus if you decide you would like to earn your BSN you can always do an RN to BSN program.