ADN to BSN or ADN to MSN?

[dennis8, ADN, BSN, CNA, RN]

Hello everyone. I am about to graduate from an ADN program next month and I'm looking forward to furthering my education. I wanted to see what input other people might have regarding my situation. I've been looking into online programs so it would be easier for me to work full time while being in school. I saw that there were RN to BSN and RN to MSN programs and was wondering if it mattered if I went straight for an MSN (not entirely sure yet what specialty). I currently hold a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy and I'm deviating towards going for an MSN instead (having a bachelor's degree in a related field is a requirement for this MSN program). From what I understand, if I go straight for my masters I bypass entirely getting a BSN (that's how the website explained it. And just in case this piece of info mattered, I'm living in Southern California.). So in short, would it matter if I had an MSN but no BSN?

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

Truthfully, if you are unsure of a MSN specialty- get your BSN first. Likely your first few years as an RN will open you to what specialty to then pursue.