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Oct 10, 2009 09:33 PM

ASN vs BSN - help!

Updated Oct 10, 2009 at 10:31 PM by nhstudent0406

Hello,
I am new to this board, and need some advice. After staying at home with my kids for the last 5 years, I am interested in becoming a nurse as a "second career." I already have a Bachelors degree in biology. I am trying to decide between a Bachelors to BSN program or going to the community college for an ADN. The CC is much closer to where I live, and will cost much less than the BSN, which is a huge factor for me. I am concerned though that I may have trouble finding a job as a new graduate with only an associates degree. I realize it is hard across the board for new grads to find jobs, but does this make it harder? Anyone have any experience with this? I live in the Western burbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!


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from Kathyz
Old Oct 12, 2009, 08:24 PM

Default Re: ASN vs BSN - help!
I had a Master's in another field when I decided to get my nursing degree. There are so many entry points for becoming an RN. I finally chose an ADN program. It's so cheap and most hospitals, like mine, pay the same across the board no matter what your education. I am currently in an RN-BSN program at North Park University which may works pays $5,000/yr toward. I would consider doing it that way, especially if you have kids and it's close to your home.

Good luck!
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from 4hana9
Old Oct 13, 2009, 02:09 PM

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What hospital do you work at? If you don't want to write it on here, can you please PM me? I am just interested to know because I am trying to decide which hospitals to apply to (I'm a CNA now, but I'll be going for the RN.) Thanks.
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