ADN to BSN or right to MSN

[Mjonesmc]

I am currently in my second semester of a 2 year ADN program. I decided to not pursue a BSN at the time due to finances, needing to get back to work quickly and I already have a BS in clinical psychology. One of the major hospitals in my area is magnet status and as such hire only BSN nurses; however, if you are already an employee they will hire as an RN while you bridge the degree. I am not sure that it makes sense to obtain another Bachelors degree if I will eventually pursue a Masters but if it's going to prevent me from getting a job then I may want to just bridge it right after my ADN program. I am not currently working but I am considering finding employment in some aspect prior to finishing to get my 'feet wet'. So I do have some time but thought I'd throw this out there to see what some thoughts are. I believe hospitals with magnet status need to have BSN's by 2020 but I could be wrong. I appreciate any input or feedback. Thanks!!

[LessValuableNinja]

Depends on the timeline. Most hospitals in this area now require ADNs have a BSN within 24 months of hire date. If that's the case for your employer, probably wise to do BSN first.

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

My personal experience involved getting a BSN because it was more cost effective and it only took me a year because I planned ahead by attending a school that partnered with my CC. I had a list of classes I needed to take at the CC that would transfer and how they would transfer to satisfy different requirements. Most RN to MSN bridges charge graduation rates and that is more expensive than the undergraduate rates. So for my school, I saved like 5,000 by getting a BSN