How To Begin Associate Nursing Degrees (ADN)

There are several educational paths one may take to become a registered nurse in the Greater Houston Area. There are also many types of nursing degrees that can be obtained. Below is a list of the types of Associate Nursing Degrees and links to the corresponding Nursing School’s website.

Note that “ADN” is a degree for RN- Registered Nurse.

BSN and LVN to RN Associate nursing degrees

LVN nursing programs are usually around one year long and some don’t require prerequisite courses. Some LVN’s choose to complete a LVN to RN transition course in which they are usually able to skip a general nursing class or two depending on what nursing school they attend. There’s also a Paramedic to RN transition program offered at some nursing schools. San Jacinto College Central offers this transition program.

All RN programs require prerequisite course work. The pre-nursing course work for ADN programs can typically be completed in one year.

associate nursing degrees adn, BSN and LVN to RN — Associate Nursing Degrees

ADN is a two year program and BSN is a four year program. Although, both degrees have approximately the same amount of time spent in “Nursing” classes. The BSN does include an extra nursing class or two depending on which school you attend. For the most part, the BSN programs require a lot more prerequisite classes (usually around two years worth) before attending the nursing portion of your degree. Pay/Salary is usually the same for RN’s regardless

of whether you have an Associate’s Nursing Degree or Bachelor’s Degree. A BSN is usually desired by nurses that want to move into management or continue their education in a master’s nursing program. Master’s prepared nurses have more career options available to them including upper level management and teaching/instructor positions.

Types Of Houston Area Associate Nursing Degrees, Programs & Schools and Where To Find Them

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J. Reeves, RN/Owner