What are the advantages of being a BSN over ADN?

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I've been thinking of continuing my education and enrolling in a BSN program. I was wondering what the benefits or advantages might be? What are the differences in clinical practice? Are most hospitals moving towards hiring only BSNs?

Thanks, I appreciate any answers!

Specializes in Cath Lab/ ICU.

I work for the largest hospital system in Seattle. Big city, big system,... ADN. It didn't even come up in my interview...I had absolutely no problem landing multiple job offers when I moved up here.

Do whats best for you.

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Specializes in Med Surg - Renal.
Magnet status hospitals want BSN only RN's.

Many do. Thankfully, mine doesn't. (I am getting my BSN on their dime, and I appreciate every penny of it.)

I love my job!

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I have an ADN and I've found that a lot of places are requesting just BSN nurses. Others ask for BSN nurses or nurses with several years of experience. A friend of mine got her BSN at the same time. Our courses were basically the same, but she had longer clinicals, a few extra classes, and had to take more generals. The NCLEX you take to get your RN is the same for ADNs and BSNs.

If I had it to do over I'd go for the BSN. You also get paid more as a BSN nurse.

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Specializes in OB/GYN,PHN, Family Planning.

My BSN curriculum also allowed me to apply for my PHN. Opens a lot more doors depending on what specialty you want to work in. I knew I wanted to work in the community so getting my my PHN cert was important for me.

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