The Louisiana State Board of Nursing recognizes two primary forms of educational preparation for licensure as a registered nurse: the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). Graduates of both programs take the same exam, the NCLEX, to become a registered nurse. At the entry-level, both graduates work in similar situations and receive almost the same salaries. The lack of distinction in titles, salaries, and responsibilities lead many nursing students to select the … Read the rest