Both ADN and BSN are two common courses in nursing. BSN or Bachelors of Science in Nursing is a 4 year course that provides adequate skills to carry out the supporting functions in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Associates Degree in Nursing or ADN also provides necessary nursing skills to the participant and this course has duration of 2 years. Both the courses enable the aspirant to become a registered nurse.

The courses help one to offer services in the areas of Child and Pediatric care, Adult Healthcare, Psychiatry, Gerontology, Community Health, and so on. The popularity of the courses varies according to country or state. In American countries ADN takers are high where as BSN course is much preferred in Asian nations. Apart from the similarities mentioned here, there exist certain differences between them.

BSN course and Opportunities

Bachelor degree courses in nursing are offered through several reputed institutions in the country. The course allows higher study options to the candidate and further research in the area. Those who successfully complete the course can find lot of career opportunities in India as well as abroad. These professionals can find opportunities in any of the areas mentioned here

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Clinics and Heath Departments
• Orphanages and old age homes
• Military
• Industrial houses and factories
• Railways
• Public sector medical departments
• Training Institutes as educators

ADN course and Opportunities

The course study allows one to obtain sufficient skills to perform well in the role of registered nurse with in short time duration. The same is much cost effective also. These professionals can get employed in any of the employment areas mentioned for BSN graduates.

Key differences between ADN and BSN

• The course duration of BSN is 4 years where as that of ADN is 2 years.
• The course curriculum of BSN is includes specialization and further research in the area rather than ADN course.

BSN degree holders can expect great career prospects when compared to that of an ADN degree holder. The compensation packages offered for BSN graduates are much high when compared to that offered for ADN.  ADN course is much cost effective when compared to that of BSN course.