A high school student is questioning his career choice and asks you which degree in nursing he/she should pursue as an initial degree, an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). He/She heard that graduates from both programs take the same NCLEX-RN exam to be licensed to practice nursing.
What would you tell the student and why?
What are the benefits of obtaining a BSN as a foundation for practice as a registered nurse?
What are the benefits of obtaining an AND as a foundation for practice as a registered nurse?
