Whats the difference between ADN and BSN Nursing Program?
A nurse working in a hospital usually has an Associates in Nursing- at least in Pennsylvania. I work as a medical-surgical nurse in a community hospital. I have a BSN and I do the same exact job as ASN’s. We’re all registered nurses because we passed the state board’s nursing exam after school. There is no distinction between BSN’s and ASN’s at my job. Some jobs will pay you up to $1 more a hour for a BSN, but not mine. I went to a state 4 year college, but my husband is getting an ASN at the community college and I honestly think his hands-on program is better than I received. I think he will be better prepared for the real world of working in a hospital after school. A nurse with a BSN is better equipped to: Go back to school for nursing education, research, nursing administration, and to get a job as a manager. They can also continue education to become a nurse practitioner. However in my opinion, a BSN does not prepare you better for working in direct patient contact in a hospital.
