Comments on: Hospital Based Rn Vs. Adn?

By: gurusmit

gurusmit — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:46:25 +0000

Re: ADN vs BSN pay for RN
In general yes, but this seems to be changing with more and more places offerring a small amount more for BSN. It isn’t a large amount more, but the difference is definitely a few pairs of shoes- or cups of coffee or whatever it is you crave.
In NY I was offerred 3,000 more a year due to my BSN.
I’m traveling in NC now and found out from a friend that she gets about 1,000 more a year for her BSN. most other hospitalsthat I know of in NC do not pay more for a BSN.
So, depends on the institution and the region you are living in.
However, for the majority of places, you will make the same base pay- adn or bsn.
Re: ADN vs BSN pay for RN
I think the whole issue of pay in nursing is jacked up completely.
In my institution, there is no pay incentive for BSNs.
My personal opinion is ANY nurse should be compensated, even just a small amount or a one-time lump sum, for ANY additional education that is above the minimum requirement to practice there. That would include bachelor’s degrees, certifications, etc.
I also think that nurses shouldn’t take pay CUTS for going to administrative or support roles, ie: an 8 year veteran nurse with a Master’s degree who is teaching new grads in a hospital setting shouldn’t be making LESS than them an hour; her experience and education which allows her to teach should be valued and thus she should be compensated. In addition, it promotes a sense of growth and succession planning within nursing itself.

By: Fox 5.3

Fox 5.3 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:03:15 +0000

Get your ADN, get a nursing job first. A lot of hospitals will reimburse you for school so you don't have to foot the bill for the BSN which is very costly and not really worth it if you pay on your own.

By: US_DR_JD

US_DR_JD — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:06:50 +0000

While there may be some differences, you should check with the programs in your area to determine what is truly being offered by the hospital. For example, the Baptist Hospital System in San Antonio School of Health Professions provides an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing for the graduates of the nursing program. In this case, you would then want to select the best program to help you obtain your goal of obtaining your license. The Texas Board of Nurse Examiners has records of the pass rates for each school of nursing, regardless of degree.
I would research each, and select the best program.

By: aisydais

aisydais — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:25:01 +0000

As it turns out.. many states will be making all their professional registered nurses get a BSN eventually. However, people with children and responsibilities I always recommend trying to get the ADN first. The rigors of a BSN program can be difficult for someone that has to work full time or has a family or both. You can always get a job and use your hospitals tuition reimbursement programs to work on your BSN. Something to think about.

By: Diane A

Diane A — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:11:54 +0000

No one so far answered your exact question–you are asking the difference between a DIPLOMA RN (hospital program) and an ASSOCIATES RN (ADN). Although, you should check, because some hospital based RN programs are affiliated with a community college and also grant an associates–in which case there is no difference at all. (The BSRN is a wholly different matter-as the other answers were comparing BSRN to ADN). The only major draw=-back to a true diploma RN with any degree, is if you wish to go further & pursue a bachelors…& you may not be able to. I would question the hospital program closely on if they grant or have the ability for a degree and what about advancing to a degree–do you get any credit. If you wish to essentially remain a bedside RN–probably no difference at all. I have a colleague who is a diploma RN & is now a Physician Assistant & she is one smart cookie; so it is definitely not for any one less intelligent.