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Whats the difference in course work between a two-year and a four-year RN program?

April 26, 2017course difference program RN

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Whats the difference in course work between a two-year and a four-year RN program?

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In a four-year (Bachelor of Science, or BS) degree program, there are many more credits (approximately 128) required for graduation. These are usually split fairly evenly between liberal arts and sciences (prerequisites for entry into the nursing courses) and the nursing curriculum itself. Because of the longer time frame and the higher credit requirements, students in these programs pursue subjects (both nursing and non-nursing) with greater depth and breadth than in two-year (Associate Degree, or AD) programs. BS programs also include more information about community (public health) nursing, nursing research, and health care management than AD programs have.