I just took my CNA exam and I'm waiting for my license to come. Right now working on my resume (if you have any tips for a CNA resume I will appreciate it if you share ;]) to go job hunting next week. I am hoping to start my prereqs for my AS in nursing at my local community college this fall. My question is, what will be the difference between an Associates and a Bachelors, I know it's more education, but will it open more doors in the workplace? Will it pay any better?… I heard someone say It's a big waste of time and money, but I refuse to believe this. What are the pros and cons between the two?
Knowing more helps! I don't know about the technicalities of it because in Canada the only way is to get a BSN (I think) which I am considering to do myself, but even if in the states both get paid the same, knowing more (how to react in certain situations etc.) will help you in critical situations, and will increase your self esteem. When you have a good, solid degree you will be on top of every empoloyer's list and you will have the right to be confident of yourself and expect a good salary, trust me people just talk a lot, a better degree is never a 'waste'
ADN and BSN Nurses make the same amount of money, in general, no matter where they are. A BSN will open more jobs in the workplace if you are looking to climb the ladder, or go on to get your MSN in a specialized field or even a PhD. If you are only planning on being a Nurse forever and not enhancing your schooling or going back for more schooling, then just get your Associate's. If you plan on possibly going back to school and specializing, then go ahead and get the BSN now.