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Nurses- Associates vs Bach?
Question for all the nurses out there. In the job market, is it easier to find a job with an Ass. or a Bach.? HOw much of a difference is the pay rate? Are better jobs available with a Bach?
Here is my background, I am debating what to do with school:
I have a Bachelor's in art education. Was an art teacher, but due ot the economy, everyone cuts art, so I've been working retail managment for a few years now, while teaching pt at the park district.
I started going back to school for nursing. I am attending a community college, which is known for a pretty good nursing program. I am in the last semester before I can begin the program, but have to wait a semester since they have a waitlist (so I'd start in Fall 2012)
I recently looked into a school with a accelerated bachelors program in nursing. I would have to complete two more additional classes (which I can take here at cc), and transfer there. I would have to take a "preterm", since it's a private school, its basically ethics and religion classes... and then I can start the actual nursing program. (nursing program would start in Spring 2013).
I'm thinking I am better off just continuing now and finishing my Bachelors.
Pros and cons of both? If I don't now, I will go back for a Bachelors. Any advice?
TIA!!!
Re: Nurses- Associates vs Bach?
Honestly, I would go for the Bachelor's. At the hospital I currently work at, they will not hire anyone with an AD, even if the person has been working there through their schooling. We have lost some potentially great employees because of this policy.
I think the other two hospitals in town will hire ADs, but are phasing them out. I have two friends that had ADs, but then needed to get their BSN. If possible, I would go right to the BSN.
Your situation sounds similar to mine - graduated with an unrelated BA, went back for my nursing degree 5 years later. Started at a community college for prereqs then transferred to a private school to get my BSN. It's worth it!
Hope that helps!
I am in the same situation as you are. Everyone I talk to say that a BSN will be required one day. Either way I go, I plan on getting my BSN as some point down the line.
If you plan on seeking a masters at some point you may want to look into whether or not you need a BSN. I have found a few school that do not require them, but more that do.
This is one of the options in my plan. I plan on applying to an array of programs, both AA and BSN.
My mom's a nurse and should would say bachelor's without a doubt. As a patient, I would say bachelor's without a doubt.