Casey Said:

What is the difference between having an associates than a bachelors degree for nursing?

We Answered:

Nurses with a BS make more than those with an ASN.

An associates degree is typically what most registered nurses (RNs) have. You only need a BS in nursing if you plan on being a supervisor and getting into the management side of nursing. Typically supervisors have a BS.

If nursing is a stepping stone on your way to becoming a psychologist then a BS in nursing is unnecessary. Get a BS in psych and start working toward your terminal objective.

Ana Said:

Does a Nursing degree meet the entry requirements to study Nutrition?

We Answered:

As you've received conflicting advice, surely the best thing to do would be to ring the admissions dept of the uni's you are interested in & ask them? To the best of my knowledge, your nursing degree would be permissible but it's always best to confirm with the uni's concerned.

Brandon Said:

How hard is a associate degree nursing program? I'm a working mother.?

We Answered:

going to class and studying for nursing takes a lot of hours every day - - contact a local community college or nursing school and talk to admissions advisor who can show you what class schedules would be like

Byron Said:

Associate degree nursing duties?

We Answered:

Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, explaining post-treatment home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Some RNs work to promote general health by educating the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease. RNs also might run general health screening or immunization clinics, blood drives, and public seminars on various conditions.

When caring for patients, RNs establish a plan of care or contribute to an existing plan. Plans may include numerous activities, such as administering medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions; starting, maintaining, and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products; administering therapies and treatments; observing the patient and recording those observations; and consulting with physicians and other health care clinicians. Some RNs provide direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aids regarding patient care. RNs with advanced educational preparation and training may perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and may have prescriptive authority.

Critical care nurses provide care to patients with serious, complex, and acute illnesses or injuries that require very close monitoring and extensive medication protocols and therapies. Critical care nurses often work in critical or intensive care hospital units. Emergency, or trauma, nurses work in hospital or stand-alone emergency departments, providing initial assessments and care for patients with life-threatening conditions. Some emergency nurses may become qualified to serve as transport nurses, who provide medical care to patients who are transported by helicopter or airplane to the nearest medical facility.

Floyd Said:

RN'S, How long is the wait to enter Associates degree nursing program?

We Answered:

It depends on the college, but you're right, most community colleges have a wait list for the nursing program. However, it's not necessarily a first-come, first-served situation. The school I attended supposedly had a 2 yr. wait, but the counselor that I spoke to told me that every year they looked at the list and took the top students regardless of how long they had been on the list. She suggested that I start out taking the pre-requisite courses and go ahead and apply for the following year. I did, and was accepted and started my nursing program the next fall. I would suggest you check with a few schools and go ahead and get your applications in, and in the meantime, get all your liberal arts courses and prerequisites out of the way. Your life will be so much easier if you have all of the other courses out of the way and only have to take the nursing curriculum when you get into the nursing program.

There is little advantage to having a BS right out of school. Everybody starts out doing the same work, whether you have an ADN or a BSN. The pay differential is only about 25 cents an hour, and that can disappear after your first performance review. If you want to advance into management, you will need a BSN, but you'll need several years of experience first, and you can get that with your ADN and work on completing your BSN part time. All hospitals that I know of have a tuition assistance program, so why not get your ADN, get your experience, and let your employer pay for you to complete your BSN? By the time you'll be in a position where you'll need a BS, you'll have it. Good luck.