ASN With Second Degree

Nursing Students General Students

Published

So, if I have a degree all ready and have finished almost all the prerequisites for entry-level nursing programs (ASN, BSN...), would it be better financially and in terms of total credits to pursue a ASN at a local college (i.e. a community college) and go the RN-BSN route? I know that it would probably be around two years longer to complete my BSN. If I do have a ASN, should I directly pursue a MSN?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I currently hold a Bachelor's degree if you can do it go with the accelerated program. I am planning on doing the ASN route then hop over to my MSN. If I get wait listed with the ASN program will jump into the LPN program. Try to skip as many steps you can.

Best of luck.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I currently hold a Bachelor's degree if you can do it go with the accelerated program. I am planning on doing the ASN route then hop over to my MSN. If I get wait listed with the ASN program will jump into the LPN program. Try to skip as many steps you can.

Best of luck.

I do want to do an accelerated program (i.e. ABSN). However, almost every single program is incredibly expensive. The RN-BSN pathway will take me 4-5 years, but I can work and pay off everything during the ADN phase. Your plan seems to be ADN straight to MSN. Does that include a BSN with the MSN? Do such programs exist?

Anyone else want to comment on if ADN, after completing a degree is a wise choice?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ICU.

Have you checked on your financial aid? That is going to be where the hard part is.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Have you checked on your financial aid? That is going to be where the hard part is.

That was one of my points. Are there any programs that award academic scholarships for certain GPAs, TEAS scores, or GRE scores?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I didn't get in to the accelerated program that I wanted to so I decided to do ASN and then RN-MSN program like the other poster.

The RN-MSN programs that I know of don't include BSN. You'll end up with your associates and masters

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I didn't get in to the accelerated program that I wanted to so I decided to do ASN and then RN-MSN program like the other poster.

The RN-MSN programs that I know of don't include BSN. You'll end up with your associates and masters

Are you planning on working with the ADN? How good is the job market in your area?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Also, any other comments on whether I should pursue an ADN or some other direct-entry degree?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

There were a few students in my ADN program that had a bachelor's degree in another field. They did the ADN to save money and will then apply to RN-MSN programs. As long as you already have a bachelor's degree and the RN, there are programs that allow direct entry to MSN.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
There were a few students in my ADN program that had a bachelor's degree in another field. They did the ADN to save money and will then apply to RN-MSN programs. As long as you already have a bachelor's degree and the RN, there are programs that allow direct entry to MSN.

Do you think I could get a job with a unit like ER with an ADN? It seems like there's such a limited number of places hiring people with that degree. Everyone seems to want at least a BSN.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

Personal experience - I have a BA/MPH and am working on my ASN then RN-MSN (or bsn, undecided). My market hires ADNs. It's way less expensive and can be done without sacrificing too much family time (I have a toddler)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Personal experience - I have a BA/MPH and am working on my ASN then RN-MSN (or bsn, undecided). My market hires ADNs. It's way less expensive and can be done without sacrificing too much family time (I have a toddler)

Why did you decide on RN-MSN? Are you planning on going through an expensive MSN program?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment