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rn/bsn/pa

so im a current high school senior and im thinking of where to apply. problem is not all the colleges i want to go to offer rn/pa. so i have a question first off. from CHICAGO as well.

1]whats the difference between an RN&a BSN?

2] can i enter college going staright for NP?

3]is there a pay diff. between RN&BSN?

4] How many years of college would I have to go through to become an RN&BSN&NP&PA???

any suggestions of where to go to for college? i want a college where there are many major choices just in case i dont like the RN/BSN/PA courses. thanks :) i look forward to getting some advice& knowledge. :yeah:

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    a RN can have an associates degree or a BSN..the difference is the degree, obviously the schooling is longer for BSN..there is no pay difference. You can not go straight to NP..you need to get a BSN in nursing then go for your NP which is a Master's degee.

    This is with pre-req's completed:

    Associates in Nursing-2 years

    Bachelors in Nursing-3 years

    NP- you need your BSN which is 3 years plus 2 years for Masters

    PA- you need a Bachelors degree in science or any bachelors not sure--then the PA program is 2 years.

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    Many physician assistant programs require significant health care experience, in addition to grades.

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    a RN can have an associates degree or a BSN..the difference is the degree, obviously the schooling is longer for BSN..there is no pay difference.

    There can be a pay difference. Where I work, I make more money with my BSN than an associate degree educated nurse in the same position.

    More importantly, it can make it easier to get a job, especially when the job market is impacted as it is. I have more than a few friends who went the ADN route and are regretting it now because they're being passed up for applicants with BSNs.

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    Oh ok I didn't know that, i work in detroit, mi..we all get the same pay..ofcourse a RN with a BSN has more opportunities.

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