Yes, the ASN is a 2 year degree if you need prerequisites for the actual nursing program. Some LPNs and paramedics have been able to obtain it in 1 year with the RN transition programs. The BSN is considered a 4 year degree which prepares you for leadership nursing and makes you eligible for roles outside of bedside nursing. I wouldn’t go with what’s easier; go with what’s your longterm goal for your career in nursing. ❤️😘
Not in my experience. My ASN was a very rigorous two years and we had to wrk extremely hard. My upper dvision BSN was somewhat easier I was already a practicing RN. I taught regular BSN (generic) courses and clinicals for almost 20 years and found the generic program was a little less intense as it strung the courses out over 4 years. But the ASN clinical content is similar to the BSN because it has to meet state criteria for you to take the NCLEX after graduation. If you are looking for an easy way into nursing, choose another profession. You are going to work your buns off no matter which degree you choose. It's always interesting, and with proper effort it's entirely do-able, but it's never "easy".
Short answer, no. The preqs are all close to the same, and the time to complete is close to the same. The expectations are the same. However, the smarter (not"easier) route, IMHO is the Associates. Why? Because hands down, in my 20 plus years in nursing, when compared side by side, my experience has been that ADN nurses are far better prepared for bedside nursing coming out of school than are university BSN nurses. There are, of course, exceptions to everu rule. But it seems, again, in my experience, ADN nurses have better in-school clinical and practicum experiences than BSN program nurses whose programs often tend to focus more on writing papers and leadership than on clinical experiences. IMHO, if you want a BSN, get your ADN, start working as an RN then go back through an RN-BSN program. Again, not easier, but smarter.
