An Associate's Degree in nursing (ADN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) are two educational pathways for registered nurses (RNs)—ADN nursing is a two-year program, and BSN is a four-year program.

The primary difference between the two is the length of time and the depth of knowledge they offer. While a BSN might have more job opportunities and earn higher salaries than the other, both can provide quality patient care and require passing the NCLEX exam.  

Employers are expressing a strong preference for new nurses with baccalaureate preparation. Findings from AACN latest survey on the Employment of New Nurse Graduates show that nearly 28% of employers require new hires to have a bachelor’s degree while 72% strongly prefer baccalaureate-prepared nurse (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, April 2024)

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