ASN for a college grad?

I'm not even doing an ADN program. The ADN programs in my area are so popular (mainly because they are cheaper) that there can be up to 2 year's waiting list. TWO YEARS. One..I got into easily..but there's a waiting list to even take the first nursing course. Um..no..not what I want to do.

I have a BA in English but decided to do a 2 year diploma progam at a hospital. I chose this particular diploma program because I've heard nothing but praises for the program. Also, the clinical hours are ASTOUNDING. And that's what I'm looking for...the clinical experience. Not another elective course.

Since I already have a BA, I can do any of the local RN-MSN programs and skip over the BSN..which is what I plan on doing..and hopefully, on my employer's dime.

Lovely, the 2 year diploma program gives you an RN? Do you take the NCLEX?

Yup..I will be a RN just like anyone else. We take different roads to get there..but we all sit for the SAME NCLEX. The only way someone will know that I have a diploma will be when they ask.

I'll still have a BA..just not in nursing. So I would be LovelyMo79, RN, BA

That's pretty good Lovely. I had actually searched for diploma programs in my area and couldn't find any. That's awsome that you have that option thought.

I'm not even sure if I'm going to do the BSN to be honest. I'm still taking the pre-reqs that would allow me to begin a program as soon as I complete my ASN, but really and truly, I'm looking into a bridge program that will allow me to go from my associates straight into a master's (only because I have a BS in another discipline of course). I actually plan on requesting a meeting with the Assistant Director of program to see if I'm a competitive candidate. If he/she gives me the green light, I plan to skip the whole BSN altogether and save myself the time and money. Right now, the BSN is on a "as needed" basis contingent upon what I learn from the meeting.

If you already have your degree why not skip both and look at an accelerated Masters Program..if you have one in your area of course. If you want to only just be a RN then your options are open, but if you want your NP or something else, then look at accelerated masters, that is the route I am taking. Save a lot of years and time now, then having to do it later..some states too BSN, MSN get paid more than ASN/ADN out of school

Yeah..it really is. I think we have an advantage since we already have our BA/S's..even though they may not be in nursing..they are definitely still an advantage.

I'm pretty lucky to have many options. I think it all depends on what's best for YOU. I have to work..even if it's a part-time..even though my mama said she'll help me with my bills..and I might move in with my dad..I still need to work..and accelerated BSN or MSN programs are NOT for me.