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No. 20
from Unique87
Old Jul 10, 2009, 06:05 PM

Default Re: Are you getting a ADN or going straight to BSN ?
I'm doing ADN then RN-BSN or RN-MSN. I decided to do ADN b/c my school (ADN) is very inexpensive compared to the BSN program I was looking at. I'm also not in a rush to get my BSN I just want to start working quickly. I already completed the pre reqs for the college I want to get my BSN from. I also decided to let my future employer pay for my BSN instead of me having to go in debt my self for it.
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No. 21
from derreonj
Old Sep 18, 2009, 09:23 PM

Default Re: Are you getting a ADN or going straight to BSN ?
Originally Posted by back2thebooks View Post
ADN here. I earned my previous Bachelor's degree back in '97. It did fulfill quite a bit of the pre-req requirements for the ADN program at my school. Here's my reasons why I chose the ADN over the BSN/Accelerated BSN:

1: I'll be out in the workplace much sooner--earning $. In my area at least, pay does not differ between ADN and BSN graduate nurses.

2: Most hospitals will help you pay/pay completely for the ADN to BSN bridge (at least in my area). Why not let someone else pay/help pay for part of my education? Sounds good to me.

3: Financially, it made more sense to me. I do not qualify for any financial aid, so I'm cash pay. $9K for the ADN is a bargain.

4: The school which I have chosen has the best NCLEX pass rates and retention rates out of any school in my area, even including the BSN programs. I also like that the ADN programs are usually a bit smaller than BSN programs so more one-on-one.

5. I'm a Mommy first, student/nurse second. It's important that I am around as much as possible for my little ones while they are still little (2 and a 4 year old).

Long term, I want to become a Nurse Anesthetist. I will have to see if they will accept my Bachelor's as is (some schools don't require a BSN per se, but an applicable Bachelor of Science--which I have--may suffice). I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. I also want to wait until my kiddos are a bit older, since that is one tough degree to earn. One day at a time....

I totally agree!! I am applying for a 2 year program next year. The school that I am applying for also has a great pass rate (99%) compared to most 4 year colleges in Mississippi. I also agree that it is cheaper than a 4 year college and I will be making money alot sooner than a BSN (like you said---not really a salary difference). Also it only takes 12 months to complete a RN-BSN program so I will have more work experience in ICU than a BSN for the nurse anesthetist program!
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No. 22
Old Sep 19, 2009, 04:54 AM

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straight BSN for me. I want to be a CRNA, and I don't want to wait anymore.
If not a CRNA, then I'm turing to medical school...
Hopefully I begin my BSN studies this winter.
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No. 23
Old Sep 19, 2009, 05:56 AM

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In the beginning I was gona go for BSN but now Im going for ADN because it is less time and I was told that the pay difference is only approx. $1500 where I am. Most hospitals offer tuition reimbursement so I figure when Im done ADN and get a job I will have help paying for the BSN.
Cant wait I want to be a nurse so badly.
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No. 24
from Paco386
Old Sep 19, 2009, 11:14 PM

Default Re: Are you getting a ADN or going straight to BSN ?
My PLAN (emphasis added for sure) is to go for my accelerated BSN ... because I eventually want to go for my MSN and any time I can save to get there would be very beneficial. However, cost for me is a major factor, sadly .. so if I have to I will go with the ADN and BSN online route which I personally don't have a problem with. However, another reason I would like to pursue the BSN is because a majority of the hospitals in the city I wish to work are already expressing preferences for BSNs.
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No. 25
from KatieP1088
Old Sep 20, 2009, 12:10 AM

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I'm getting my ADN first, basically because my GPA in high school needed to be brought up. I plan on doing RN-BSN after, but I think I might want to work some before going into it, or while I'm in it.
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No. 26
from CharlieT
Old Sep 20, 2009, 01:04 AM

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I am working on the ADN, because its a cheaper/faster route to the RN. I will start the BSN when the ADN is finished.
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No. 27
from jazziphat
Old Sep 20, 2009, 11:26 AM

Default Re: Are you getting a ADN or going straight to BSN ?
I have a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies and had a total of 7 pre-req's to complete in order to apply for the accelerated BSN program (5 completed). I have struggled with which program to pursue ADN or BSN. I work in a hospital now and after careful consideration and a little research from the nurses I work around I decided to do the BSN. The hospital I work for has a college and they are phasing out their ADN program and the local community college is also going to start offering BSN degrees. It seems to be a push for new nurses to hold a higher degree (I live in Florida)
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No. 28
Old Sep 20, 2009, 02:50 PM

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I was going to get my ASN and eventually go back and get my BSN but changed my mind. I ended up finishing my pre reqs for BSn I ended up finishing my pre reqs for my BSN while I was waiting to see if I got accepted in to the asn program. After not getting accepted I decided to transfer to a csu. I just found out I will be starting nursing school next semester. I want to be a fnp so instead to breaking it up to get my bsn I might as well get it done now. I'm still young, have one child and would like to have another when I'm done, so I'm just getting all the schooling I can out of the way.
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No. 29
Old Sep 20, 2009, 04:05 PM

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I am going thru the ABSN route because I feel that it'll open some doors for me and because the ADN programs in CA have a fierce admission process. After racking up some bedside nursing for a few years, I intend to pursue my advanced nursing degree after .
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