RN vs BSN, is a BSN really worth it?

[Upward_Bound]

Thru research on the internet the average salary of an RN 66,000 is a BSN 69000.

So is it really worth getting a BSN?

I have a non science BA now, and I'm contemplating between getting a 2 year RN or an ABSN. The ABSN would have me jump through more hoops, and about 5 extra classes/1 extra year of coursework.

[willowita, ADN, RN]

Since the OP already has a BA, a lot of GE credits should carry over, which should minimize the price tag of a BSN. The way things are going, I think the BSN route would be better if the OP has the time, the grades to get into an Accelerated BSN program, etc. Might be fine getting an ADN and getting a job at the bedside but if OP wants to move up into management and have other career opportunities in their career, they'll have to do a BSN at some point. But like many of us have seen, even jobs open to ADN RNs usually ask if they are willing to get a BSN in 5 years. Do it now, or do it later.