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Why RNs Should Consider a BSN Degree

Nov 8, 2019

Nurses represent the largest segment of the healthcare profession, and many nurses are expanding their education and increasing their salaries with advanced nursing degrees. An RN with a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) can earn about $81,000 a year, versus an average $67,000 with an associate’s degree (AND), according to PayScale data.

Read about the other benefits of earning an online BSN degree with Western Governors University’s guide “Why RNs Should Consider a BSN Degree.” This guide provides an overview of the personal and professional benefits associated with earning a BSN, including how BSN-Prepared Nurses contribute to bedside care, and how a BSN degree can improve your pay and job prospects.

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