[gerry79]

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Originally Posted by mnicole

The good things about starting with the ADN is that the work load is usually less than BSN. Also a lot of schools offer a 1 yr RN to BSN option, which means you can get you BSN in three yrs. Another advantage is after you get you ADN you can began working and your employer will help pay for your BSN.quote]

Do employers actually help pay for the ADN to BSN? I keep hearing and reading this, but I wonder how true it is.

Yes employers do actually help pay for school. I was just granted a $4200 scholarship by my employer to continue my education. Also I received $2500 for tuition reimbursement this semester, and $1700 last semester. Since September I have received over $8000.00 for school. Three of my five semesters will be payed for by my employer. My RN to BSN education thus far has cost me very little money out of pocket.

For the OP, If you can go for your BSN do it. I was not in that position because I still had to work full time to support my family. Having the BSN will allow you more opportunities, and should you want to further your education save you time. After graduating from my ADN program I figured I was all set with my education. Since working as a RN I now see the need for higher education. Good luck!!!

[CandyGyrl]

Same here, I started off going for my ADN but I knew I wanted my BSN so while I waited on the list I started taking classes for my BSN and now I'm all set to go, and the ADN pgm notified me that I was accepted and classes start like in 2 weeks. My mom is a MSN and she says that when it comes to pay... theres not much of a difference STARTING OFF BUT when it comes to staff positions, or even switching hospitals, once they know you're a BSN she says she felt that she was treated more respectfully...

I guess down the line it does affect pay because she's been offered many jobs to manage health care facilities or head up research projects, and the employers are willing to pay top dollar in addition to sign on bonuses...they're literally calling her on the phones nothing shy of knocking on her doors. I definitely want my BSN just so that my options are more open I don't see myself as a floor nurse forever or even for like 5 years-- there must be growth, change. Like CRNA... my dreeeeeaaam.