
It is not accurate to refer to an “RN degree” since becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensure status achieved by passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. However, people often search for “RN degree” because they are looking for educational programs that will qualify them to become a Registered Nurse. While “RN degree” is not technically accurate, it has become a common shorthand for the degrees that lead to RN licensure. In this post, we will use “RN degree” to answer the question […] […]