Among staff nurses, diploma nurses earned an average of $63,027 annually, while associate RNs earned $59,310 and BSN graduates earned $63,382. (Greenwood, n.d.) The generally earnings is what is good about the job. You can pay for a house, new car, anything you could possibly need. And, if you were to save up, you can retire with money still left in shortly 30 years. Being a BSN isn’t all about the money. But, look back at that average amount tell me you wouldn’t be happy with that paycheck. A BSN is being able to do your job and love the money at the end of the day. It’s a good job/career to have for anyone that’s young trying to save money. BSN graduates in first-line management positions earned an additional $7,000 a year compared to diploma nurses and an additional $9,000 a year compared to associate RNs. (Greenwood, n.d.) You’ll earn more with a BSN, according to the U.S. Bureau of Health Professions. (Greenwood, …show more content…
Many nurses do not want to be working the floor when they are 60 years old. (Greenwood, n.d.) They want to move into administration or teaching. (Greenwood, n.d.) This is possible only with a BSN or higher degree. (Greenwood, n.d.) These nurses with a BSN are likely to retire with a good retirement plan. The nurses want to do something for their selves to be able to have benefits later on once they’re older and can’t work. The BSN can keep most the income they are already getting. The salary a BSN is on now only differs by little for retired BSN. A BSN is more likely to have health benefits when they retire,