ADN vs BSN ...and Boston job market ?

Aug 09, 2009 08:56 PM

by Lbug09

Hi All...
I'm new to this site. I am looking at nursing programs in Boston, namely part-time evening programs at places like Quincy and Regis since I work full time in an unrelated field (I have my BS in Marketing/Econ). I figure an ADN would be a good way for me to get my feet wet since I really don't know what I'm getting into. I have friends who have become nurses and they absolutely love what the do - their patients, the hours, the money of course. I am very reluctant to join a BSN or accelerated BSN program since there's a lot of risk involved there (higher cost, would require me to quit my job). I live in Boston and would want to work in a hospital after I graduate. Can anyone provide insights on: a) what the job market will look like in Boston in 2-3 years (I'm hearing it's rough right now); and b) is it worth going the ADN route instead of BSN given my reservations / ignorance to the profession right now? c) am I going to have a harder time finding a job w/ an ADN vs a BSN? I really really hope nursing is for me. Any help/insights are so very appreciated.

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ADN vs BSN ...and Boston job market ?

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