RN to BSN..does it pay more??

[nurse blondie93]

I am currently working on my BSN...and am wondering..does it pay me enough to justify spending all that money? The cost of tuition is climbing by leaps and bounds-just wondering :)

[j621d]

If you are thinking strictly in monetary terms, then a BSN may not pay off. HOWEVER, it's the opportunities and advancements that the advanced education will present you. Without the BSN you may be restricting yourself in what type of positions you can obtain. Getting the 4 year degree helps to give you a more rounded education.

It IS worth going for the BSN.

[incurable_optimism]

I'm currently in an ADN program but fully intend on getting my BSN. The way our instructor explained it to us was, even if you aren't paid more, it benefits you in other ways. He got his BSN and worked as a bedside nurse for several years. A few years ago he was diagnosed with a really rare cancer in his leg. They've done multiple surgeries and he is in a wheelchair now. He said, if he would have just had his ADN he would be on disability, but since he has his BSN he has all kinds of other options aside from bedside nursing, like teaching. So personally, I think it's a good idea.