Why get a Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.) degree?
The B.S.N. offers the broad-based liberal arts and science background as well as conceptual understanding of health, illness and the role of nurses. The B.S.N. also includes leadership, management and community health nursing concepts, theory and experiences. The B.S.N. offers more career and practice options. A B.S.N. is required for entry into a master’s or doctoral program in nursing. • What is the difference between an Associate Degree in Nursing and a B.S.N.? The Associate Degree (A.D.) is an entry point for many into nursing, especially nontraditional students. The focus in A.D. nursing programs is the technological aspects of nursing. The A.D. program is two years in length and does not include community health nursing. While many A.D. nurses work in hospitals or clinics, these graduates have fewer practice options. For nurses with an A.D. who want to advance their nursing career, the Niehoff School of Nursing offers an RN/BSN completion program. • What are the Marcella Niehoff
