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An R.N. or a Dental Hygeinist? Which is paid more? Which has less schooling? |
An R.N. or a Dental Hygeinist? Which is paid more? Which has less schooling? Check salary.com. I know in my area the dental hygienists make more to start, but getting into a program is more difficult. As for opprotunities, both have great options. Schooling, 2 years for each program unless you decide to specialize or get your bachelors/masters degree. My sister in law graduated 5 years ago and is earning 100,00+ a year and is always getting calls to try and get her to move- she's a dental hygienist. As for the hours, nursing 24/7, dental hygienists usually can be a bit more selective depending to the dentists office. RN's in my area average between 50,000 and 56,000 per year to start and dental hygienists usually average between 59,000 and 64,000. But this all depends on the office and size of the practice. Good Luck- either one is a great field to work in. Source(s): Future Dental Hygienist You can work as either with an associates degree, it takes about three years to complete either program. You need about a year of prerequisite classes, then you complete a two year program. They are paid about the same in most areas. Some dental hygienists get paid more than nurses when they just graduate, but nurses have more of an opportunity to further their career. If you continue you education as a nurse and get a bachelor and masters degree you could go in to management, or become an advanced practice nurse. Advanced practice nurses like certified nurse anesthesiologists can make 150,000. |
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