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What is the difference between an associate degree in nursing (ADN) and a baccalaureate (BSN)?

April 26, 2017adn Associate Baccalaureate bsn degree difference nursing

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What is the difference between an associate degree in nursing (ADN) and a baccalaureate (BSN)?

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Response: An excellent nursing education can be obtained from either type of degree. The baccalaureate is a 4-year degree obtained from a 4-year college or university. There are some areas that are covered more extensively in the baccalaureate degree. Some of these include nursing research, a greater emphasis on leadership, and public health nursing. Basic nursing content is the same. Graduates of both associate degree programs and baccalaureate programs take the same licensing examination. Many colleges in the area offer “completion” programs for the RN with an associate’s degree who wants to complete a BSN.