ADN students...how quickly will you enroll for BSN?

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I graduate next week with my ADN and am already starting the process for ADN-BSN for starting this Fall. Figured would be nice to get it over with!

Specializes in Emergency Department.

I may enroll in an RN-BSN program about a year after I graduate from my ADN program. I already have a Bachelor's, so it's possible that my path to BSN may be shorter than some RN-BSN programs, considering there may be some additional prerequisites that have to be taken prior to entry to one of those programs.

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Because PA is a graduate program so you have to have a BSN to apply.

BSN is a lot of hard work...you don't have to have a BSN to get into PA school...you can do PA as a five year program if you combine a bachelors and a masters

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.
Why do RN if you wanna do PA?

Because I've always wanted to be a doctor and at my age (43), I'd never recoup the investment of going to med school (about $250,000). Being a PA is the next best thing. I have looked in to NP, but in the area where I live, there is more job opportunity for PA. There are few NPs at the hospital. Mostly PA. Also, at my age, I have to be prudent. If something happens where I can't get in to PA school, I need a solid career that I'd be happy with and nursing fulfills that. Which is why I chose to go the BSN route to get my degree before PA school. Yes, I could have just finished my BS in clinical laboratory science quicker, but I wouldn't have the fantastic medical training and patient care experience that I would as an RN. I haven't completely made up my mind between PA & NP, but PA appeals to me more right now. I have to be practical and focus on the best possibility for work when I'm done.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.
Actually, you don't have to have a BSN to apply. You only might have to have a Bachelor's Degree in any field with the proper science background to apply. The reason I say "might" is because there are PA programs that aren't even a Bachelor's level program...

The programs where you become a PA-C all require a Bachelor's degree. Very few states now allow non grads to become PAs. In my state, PAs complete 2 years of med school plus extra PA training & clinicals. I could have finished my BS in clinical laboratory science in 4 more semesters and try to apply to PA school, but you also need extensive patient care hours. Candidates who are RNs or paramedics get accepted over CNA, Phlebotomy, MA, etc. While the program I want to attend requires a minimum of 100 paid HCE hours, the average accepted applicant has 5,000 paid HCE hours. I've spoken with a few PA students and they said if you've got the RN and the GPA & paid HCE to go with it, you're basically a shoe-in for PA school.

I am in no way saying PA is better than NP. It's just that PA happens to particularly appeal to me. I may change my mind as I go through nursing school. However, all the job opportunity I see around here is PA. Very far & few between in demand for NPs in our market. Things vary from state to state and moving is NOT an option for me.

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The school I am applying to(local to my area) will allow us to reg for their RN-BSN program with our temp license. which should be posted by June 15...I should have my license in hand before starting though!

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I just got accepted for the fall ADN program. I plan on doing it right away :)

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Specializes in Emergency Department.
The programs where you become a PA-C all require a Bachelor's degree. Very few states now allow non grads to become PAs. In my state, PAs complete 2 years of med school plus extra PA training & clinicals. I could have finished my BS in clinical laboratory science in 4 more semesters and try to apply to PA school, but you also need extensive patient care hours. Candidates who are RNs or paramedics get accepted over CNA, Phlebotomy, MA, etc. While the program I want to attend requires a minimum of 100 paid HCE hours, the average accepted applicant has 5,000 paid HCE hours. I've spoken with a few PA students and they said if you've got the RN and the GPA & paid HCE to go with it, you're basically a shoe-in for PA school.

I am in no way saying PA is better than NP. It's just that PA happens to particularly appeal to me. I may change my mind as I go through nursing school. However, all the job opportunity I see around here is PA. Very far & few between in demand for NPs in our market. Things vary from state to state and moving is NOT an option for me.

Not all PA programs require a Bachelor's Degree. Stanford's doesn't. If you wish to get a MMS degree, you must have a Bachelor's Degree upon entry to the program and you then take some additional coursework online to get your MMS (Masters of Medical Science). Their PA Program results in a Certificate of Clinical Proficiency from Stanford University and an Associate's Degree from Foothill College. This program has been running for about 50 years now, and is accredited. So, no. Not all PA programs are Bachelor's Degree or higher. It may very well be the case in your area though, since relocation isn't possible/likely, you must go with what you have locally.

I'm certainly glad you have looked at your options and the local market and have a good idea where things stand. It's a whole lot better than those that haven't...

Once you're in a PA program, you may wish to see if it's possible to dual-certify as NP and PA. It may require no further education, or it may require a few classes, or it may not be offered at your school.

In any event, enjoy your BSN program! You may find that it's all you really need or want.

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I graduate in September. I'd like to go straight for BSN, but I think I really need a break from school. Also, I want to pay down some student loans before taking out more.

Also, I plan to do my BSN at Ohio State, before I can apply I need a couple courses that my ADN doesn't require, chemistry, statistics, and not sure what else (depends on credits that transfer).

I've been thinking about continuing on for ARNP, but not sure yet. I kinda like school, I've really enjoyed all the learning and all the interesting stuff even if the workload is enough to turn me into a crazy person. I'll be a life long student as well.

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Once I pass the NCLEX I will continue...why wait?

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Six months after I graduate from the ADN

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