Should BSNs be paid more?

[edcampbe]

I know ADNs and BSNs both sit for the same NCLEX exam, both have approximately four years of education, and at best have negligible differences (over time) in their nursing skills. BSNs take courses than broaden their overall knowledge; however, ADNs have more clinical experience prior to entering the workforce. Should there be a differential for BSNs, or should the reward for obtaining a BSN lie in the ability to advance one's career?

I'm not trying to start an ADN vs BSN bashing, I'm just curious to see what you all think.

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

I Everyone just seems to say "well if I'm not getting paid more, neither should you!!!!!!"

Now, where on here has 'everyone' been saying this?

[RainDreamer, BSN, RN]

Now, where on here has 'everyone' been saying this?

In all of these posts. I asked WHY people don't want their fellow co-workers to get paid a differential and no one would answer that. They just say that it's the same pay for the same job, they don't want their co-workers to get paid more than them, since they're doing the same job.

That's how I'm seeing it anyway. Enlighten me if I'm reading it wrong.

[Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN]

You are reading it wrong. Not everyone IS saying that. That's the problem with "they" and "everyone".

I'm done here.

[RainDreamer, BSN, RN]

You are reading it wrong. Not everyone IS saying that. That's the problem with "they" and "everyone".

I'm done here.

Ok, my mistake then. I shouldn't have said EVERYONE. My mistake.

Thanks Marie

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Marie, I think Rain was saying just about everyone who disagrees with the diff. is saying this. Not that everyone on this thread is saying that, just those who disagree with the diff.

I agree, just about everyone who doesn't want a diff. sites the reason as being "same job/same pay". But they haven't been saying it in quite the way Rain interpreted it, so saying "everyone" is saying that phrase (well if I'm not getting paid more, neither should you!!) is incorrect. :)

Natrually, generalizations are wrong.

[RainDreamer, BSN, RN]

Thanks Tweety

[DianeMyra]

A recurring thread on this forum is that nurses are not paid enough. I believe many ADN's would continue their education for $3, $4 or $5 more an hour. If in the distant future having a BSN does become a requirement, wouldn't it be nice to be compensated for our efforts? - Diane

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

A recurring thread on this forum is that nurses are not paid enough. I believe many ADN's would continue their education for $3, $4 or $5 more an hour. If in the distant future having a BSN does become a requirement, wouldn't it be nice to be compensated for our efforts? - Diane

Of course you'd have to pay the current BSNs 3 to 5 bucks an hour first. That wouldn't fly with the "same job/same pay" crowd even if it was designed as an incentive to compensate them for their efforts. :)

[mclyndle]

Without a doubt. As should nurses who are certified in their particular field of nursing.

[CGRN1002]

I was an ADN nurse for 20 years before achieving my BSN. Where I worked we got a $1.50/hour raise for a BSN. Yes I think I and everyone else deserved it but most of us were experienced ADN nurses previously so we were the best of both degress. ADN's in our area do not get any more clinical time than the BSN's

I know ADNs and BSNs both sit for the same NCLEX exam, both have approximately four years of education, and at best have negligible differences (over time) in their nursing skills. BSNs take courses than broaden their overall knowledge; however, ADNs have more clinical experience prior to entering the workforce. Should there be a differential for BSNs, or should the reward for obtaining a BSN lie in the ability to advance one's career?

I'm not trying to start an ADN vs BSN bashing, I'm just curious to see what you all think.

[lisamc1RN, LPN]

As a student practical nurse, I'm anxious to go into an RN program as soon as I can. The increase in wages is one of my top incentives. It's substantial and worth pursuing asap. I would also like my BSN but I know that I will take my time getting it because the incentive isn't really there. It is pretty discouraging knowing that I will study hard for an additional year or two, spend a whole lot more money and when I graduate, I will have a diploma, pride in my accomplishment, but at the most, a minimal raise. I wholeheartedly support a raise for those who have more education. I almost feel guilty for wanting to pursue my BSN because I'm having a hard time justifying the additional debt with no income benefits.

[Leisavh]

I know ADNs and BSNs both sit for the same NCLEX exam, both have approximately four years of education, and at best have negligible differences (over time) in their nursing skills. BSNs take courses than broaden their overall knowledge; however, ADNs have more clinical experience prior to entering the workforce. Should there be a differential for BSNs, or should the reward for obtaining a BSN lie in the ability to advance one's career?

I'm not trying to start an ADN vs BSN bashing, I'm just curious to see what you all think.

In KY to get your ADN takes 2 years not 4 and you have one extra semester of clinical experience in the 4 year program than you do the 2 before you hit the work force and your final clinical is a semester where you don't go as a group you go alone and carry a RN's work load. My sister in law and I started at the same time she got her ADN and I got the BSN, she finsihed 2 years earlier than I did, I was 20,000 more in debt than she was when it was all over with student loans, it cost as both 10,000 a year. So to answer your question should I make more money? YES, and I do. Nurses that seek the BSN need to learn how to make the most of their furthered education, I'm in administration now and at our hospital it requires a BSN to have a nurse managers position. Now 10 years later I have moved on and she is gripping that she is stuck where she is.