Nursing Degrees?

I'm wanting to go to nursing school to become an RN. I've been researching schools and the nursing profession online and I have seen a lot of different programs for becoming an RN. I've seen 2 yr and 4 yr programs. Once I saw a RN Diploma program that was supposed to take three years. What are the difference in these programs if they still get you the same certification? Are there better jobs available to you if you have a BSN (the 4 yr program) as opposed to all the others. It would be nice to get some advice from actual nurses who have completed programs.

All allow you to become an RN, they lead to the same certification, and basically the same job opportunities. Those with a 4 yr degree will have more opportunities for management positions, but you can go for a two year degree, and finish the last two years on-line if you wish. Some areas like pediatrics or assisting in surgery are often only open to nurses with a 4 year degree, but this varies by area and by hospital/ medical facility.

I'm an RN with an Associate's Degree and there really isn't a huge difference between me and the BSN's.. I work in the operating room and don't get paid any less than the BSN's. There are 2 places off the top of my head that I know I can't work-community health and school nursing. That's it. The answered above me said maybe not in the operating room, but, depending on the facility, some places you can. That's where I work. So my theory is, only get your bachelor's to gain your own knowledge. If you can perform better patient care with a Bachelor's Degree, then go for it. I plan to take online courses at some point to get my Bachelor's and possibly Master's Degree. Also, I thought a major disadvantage to Associate's Degree graduates is that we still took the same licensure exam (NCLEX) as the people who'd been going to school for 4 years. I passed, but it was definitely a concern. Good luck!