Difference between RN and BSN??

Question

I need to know what the difference between RSN or BSN is... trying to decide which would be better for me, what has more credentials, and what would be a smarter move. Thanks.

Answer 1

When it comes to nursing get all the education you can there is so much room for advancement you wont go wrong that's something there will always be a calling for.

Answer 2

I think you may be trying to ask what the difference is between a RN ADN and RN BSN

Both are RN's both can work in any setting that calls for a RN both will generally make about the same money in the beginning.  There will be no difference in their responsibilities or duties.

As far as the time difference goes It will in reality take the same amount of time to receive a ADN as it does to get a BSN.  The reason is b/c most ADN programs have a waiting list and require you to complete all prerequisites before you can take the first nursing class. When you have completed you will only have a 2year diploma.  If you only want to be a bedside staff nurse this is acceptable, however if you want to one day become a nurse surpervisor or pursue an advanced degree you will need your BSN.  I highly recommend you pursue the BSN.  It is always better.  Although you wont have any problem finding a job no matter which you pursue employers generally will prefer an BSN over ADN any day.

Answer 3

An RN is a Registered Nurse.

A BSN is a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing.

You can qualify for the NCLEX-RN exam with either a BSN or ADN. The associate’s degree takes 2 years while the bachelor’s degree is about 4. The bachelor’s degree gives you more options for advancement and is needed to continue on to a nursing specialty that requires graduate work. For all the information you need:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm#addin...

At this site you will find all this info and more about Registered Nurses.

Nature of the Work

Training, Education, Other Qualifications and Advancement

Employment, Job Outlook, Projections Data and Earnings

Related Occupations and Sources of Additional Information

For information on a career as a registered nurse and nursing education, contact:

National League for Nursing, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Internet: http://www.nln.org

For information on baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, nursing career options, and financial aid, contact:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 1 Dupont Circle NW., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. Internet: http://www.aacn.nche.edu

For additional information on registered nurses, including credentialing, contact:

American Nurses Association, 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Internet: http://nursingworld.org

For information on the NCLEX-RN exam and a list of individual State boards of nursing, contact:

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.ncsbn.org