Nursing degrees...help??

When you become an RN, do you get your Bachelors? Or what? I am so confused!

You have two different options: an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN, or also sometimes called Associate's in Applied Science, nursing major); or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The main difference is the BSN nurse usually does more paperwork/office work and may get paid a little more (although not a lot more). The AAS/ASN degree usually doesn't require as many prerequisites for the nursing program, where as the BSN option usually requires chemistry and more general education classes such as literature. The ASN/AAS degree is more conductive to people who work, can't go away to a university or don't want to spend loads of money.

The degree only prepares you to take the Board exam. once you graduate, you have to take the exam to be licensed as an RN.

You get a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSRN) if you do a 4 year baccalaureate course. The RN (registered nurse) means you passed the NCLEX exam only -- it does not equate to one degree as you can get an Associate's degree in nursing (2 year) and still pass the NCLEX & be an RN. Two separate things.

The BSN is a four year degree as opposed to a two year associates degree. I have noticed on the job postings at my hospital that there are more opportunities for BSN's, and I do get paid more. As far as working on the floor, RN's without their BSN do the same work as those with it.