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RN to BSN - Career Benefits and Education Options

The complexities of a changing medical field
in technology, advanced information, andSalary Benefits of advancing a degree from RN
facing a growing leadership role among nursesto  BSN
has increased the need for a degree of a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing amongAdvanced nursing degrees create new career
registered nurses (RN to BSN). This higheropportunities and justify an increased
level of education takes commitment andsalary. An RN and a BSN will receive the same
dedication and in the following article, wesalary for the same nursing position, but as
will  outline  how  to  achieve  these goals.the BSN moves through the ranks to a higher
position, salaries tend to increase. For
Advancing your nursing degree - Theexample, a promotion to a management position
difference  between  RN  and  BSNof head nurse with a BSN has a higher salary
than  being  the  floor  nurse  with  an  RN.
Beginning a career in nursing for those who
desire an abbreviated education will get anEducation  Opportunities  and  Education Cost
associate's degree (AD) which usually
involves 2-3 years of schooling. A nurse mayIn 2004, there were 600 RN to BSN programs in
also follow a diploma program, usuallythe United States. Many RN's use the tuition
through a hospital, that is also 2-3 years inreimbursement from their employer as an
length before becoming an RN. According toincentive to go back for the BSN. There are
the Bureau of Labor Statistics Sample Survey,also accelerated BSN programs for those
70% of nurses have AD or diploma levelindividuals who already attained bachelor or
degrees. An RN must also pass all requiredhigher degrees and wish to go into nursing.
examinations such as the NCLEX-RN (NationalThere are more than 165 of these programs in
Council Licensing Examination for Registeredthe United States. These programs are 12 to
Nurses) before practicing with patient18 months in length (U.S. Dept. of Labor,
contact.2005). In choosing the appropriate program,
it is necessary to choose whether to work in
For many nurses looking to advance theira classroom setting or study through an
careers, a BSN is the natural next step. Itonline  RN  to  BSN  program.
is a 4 year program that includes research
oriented learning, leadership training, andThe classroom setting has many benefits which
liberal arts. Many of the students that areinclude peer contact and live lectures.
enrolled in the BSN program are previous RN'sSharing experiences with others and learning
with associate degrees or diplomas. They arefrom other previous like-minded RN's is a
now going back to school with all thegreat benefit. The dilemma with classroom
hardships involved; financially, timeeducation for most nurses is the stringent
inflexibility, family and other outstandingscheduling and time management needed to
commitments.attend class and work around an RN's busy
schedule.
The differences between an RN and BSN are not
necessarily clear to the patient who is beingAn online nursing degree course is the other
treated with basic care. A nurse treating aalternative. It is a way for nurses to work
patient won't be asked, "excuse me, are you awhile continuing with their education with
RN or a BSN?" Yet the differences lie within.flexibility around time commitments. The
The education gained, the additionalnon-clinical portion of the classroom courses
technical training, and the potentialare given online and the clinicals are
advancement are not immediately recognized byusually arranged at a medical facility near
the patient. A nurse with a BSN can reviewthe nurse's home. There may be timed lectures
research papers, advocate for the patient,or the nurses may do lectures at their own
work with leaders in the hospital or medicaltime with assignments being sent to the
facility with confidence and advancedlecturer by fax or mail on designated due
management skills. A nurse with an RN maydates. Examinations are usually offered
have all these abilities, yet a BSN enhancesonline. Many times the online school follows
them and increases advancement opportunities.a semester schedule and has a set start and
finish date, though this is not true for all
Career  Opportunities  with  a  BSNschools. To learn more about online RN to BSN
programs, refer to your school of choice and
RN's return to school for a number oflearn  what  that  school  offers.
reasons, yet many are personal in nature: To
become leaders in the nursing industry,Conclusion
advancing their careers, or move to the next
level and receive a master's or doctoralPersonal satisfaction, a qualitative factor
degree.that can not be measured or quantified, is
what many BSN students say is most important
Management-level nursing requires an advancedabout receiving their advanced degree. Our
degree such as a BSN. According to the U.S.society is advancing in all areas, with
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labortechnology and intellectual expertise. The
Statistics, in management, nurses can becomeinformation is available and the
anywhere from the assistant head nurse orprerequisites allow many RN's to attain an
head nurse, to assistant director, director,advanced degree; the determining factor is,
and vice president and upwards. Other careerwe must advance as a society and create
opportunities include research, consulting,leaders in all areas of industry. A BSN gives
and teaching. A nurse with a BSN can manage athe degree and knowledge and critical
home health care clinic and ambulatoryleadership skills for an RN to advance in the
services, etc. Nurses can also move into theworld of medicine, business, and personal
business side of nursing to becoming anachievement.
manager of an insurance company,
pharmaceutical manufacturer, and managed careCopyright 2006 Michael V.
organization  (U.S.  Dept.  of  Labor, 2005).



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