What is the difference in the ADN, ASN and AAS degrees?

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Specializes in ED RN.

Can someone explain the difference between these programs. I didn't do the the research I should have before enrolling into a community college with an RN program. I just find out my program is an AAS and not an ADN. Will an AAS prevent me from getting a job as an RN.

Note: all nursing programs in NYC are AAS.

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Specializes in Emergency Room, CEN, TCRN.

Nothing, they're all just different names for the same thing;

ADN - associates degree nurse

AAS - associates of applied science

ASN - associates of science in nursing

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From what I understand ADN is just a generic name for any associates degree in nursing.?‍?

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