ADN OR BSN: Which Nursing Track is Best For You?

NURSING is a versatile field that can be achieved through any track. One of the many confusions for when people are applying to colleges is whether they should go to community college and get their ADN/ASN, or go to a university/college to get their BSN.

ADN/ASN stands for Associate Degree in Nursing (or Associate of Science in Nursing. They are essentially the same degree, just a different name). This degree is usually obtained by going to community college, or a two-year school. A BSN stands for Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. This degree is usually obtained through a university/college or a four-year school. To alleviate any confusion for this topic, I will include a comparison and contrast chart list below that will explain in greater detail the similarities and differences between the two nursing tracks. If there is still any confusion, feel free to utilize my "Contact" page where you can send me a personal email with your questions or concerns, or contact me through any of my social media links that are clickable. My best interest is to make sure that my potential nursing major readers are making the best decision when it comes to their

education!

ADN

2 years of school
Most cost effective
Go to school quicker, and get a job faster
Can go back to school through RN-BSN track to get 4-year degree
More clinical hours, less class time
Hospitals may prefer going back to get BSN
Must get BSN to progress to any graduate degree (Master's of Nursing, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Philosophy of Nursing)

BSN

4 years of school (average amount)
Can be more costly
Take prequisites and more electives
Hospitals prefer BSN degree nurses
Easily get a leadership job
Can progress to get Masters/Nurse Practitioner/Ph.D./Doctorate of Nursing Practice

BOTH

Take the same NCLEX exam
May get paid the same rate as a new graduate
Both are considered Registered Nurses

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