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Why start with an Associate Degree in Nursing? |
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In many places the starting salary is the same as a nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Gain nursing experience and RN salary while completing a BSN.
Nursing graduates from ADN program take the same licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) and consistently score higher.
| LEVEL |
LENGTH OF STUDY |
OVERALL KANSAS MEDIAN WAGE |
WORK OPPORTUNITIES |
| Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) |
3-8 Weeks |
$7.00/hour |
Hospital, Long-term Health Care, Assisted Living |
| Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) |
9 Months |
$14.06/hour |
Hospital, Long-term Care, Home Health, Assisted Living |
| Associate Degree of Nursing (RN) |
18 Months |
$19.57/hour |
Hospital, Long-term Care, Clinics, Home Health Agency, Schools, Nurse Manager |
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