Nursing--Associates leading to RN or BSN?
Question:
There is also a 4-year state university that has a second degree program for people who already have a bachelor's degree. It is a 16-month program and costs $3700 per semester. I do have to take cost into consideration as I'm not likely to qualify for aid.
Is there a big difference in the quality of training? Am I likely to have fewer opportunities without a BSN? Could I go to grad school for nursing with the AAS in nursing and my current BA, or is the non-nursing BA not worth anything for this purpose? Thanks.
Answer:
My wife is an RN who has a BSN. The getting BSN is not as important as the RN designation .. many hospitals don't even care about the BSN unless you are planning to become Director of Nurses. DON'T stop at being a LPN ..ie Licensed Practical Nurse .. go for the Registered Nurse . you will EARN MORE and have many more opportunities. The Associates degree at the community college is probably a LPN. You could do that and then start working and then do the additional 2 years to get the BSN. There are some schools that train you to pass the RN exam without the BSN ... Hope that helps
Good luck in you career!
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