A.D.N. or B.S.N... what do you think?

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Hi people,

So I'm researching nursing schools (I'm in Central FL) and thought I'd just go to one of the community colleges in my area after I finish the 4 prereqs that I still have outstanding after I complete an A.A. degree in August. However, I just looked up the 4 year school and the prereqs for their program only means 3 more classes. I can finish those in the same amount of time by just adding one class per semester. I'm sure it's harder to get in and what not but if I went for my BSN what are the advantages? Is it worth the stress of trying to get into the program? The cost is a tad higher and I hear the program is tough. I don't want to do it if it's not worth it. Thanks in advance for any comments!!!!

-AmyV:heartbeat

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Hi Amy!!

I don't have any advice but am wondering the same things....I wish you all the best and look forward to the replies you should get!!

I have only heard of a few differences so it will be interesting to hear from people....a friend of mine has a sister who has her assoc in nursing and has been working as an RN for about two years now. Her sister has said that with a BSN she felt she would have had more flexibility in choosing or being chosen for positions she wanted. Don't know if this is true or not so I'm looking forward to the replies on this subject :)

Take care

Heather

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Specializes in Treating burns, and gun shot wounds.

Hi Amy,

From what im hearing, the starting pay for both ADN and BSN are almost the same. But i believe some management position require you to have a BSN. In my opinion, i would go for my BSN. Especially if you want to go for your masters, its only one step ahead.

Good luck!

E

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I applied to both types of programs and will go to whatever I get in first. Originally, I wasn't thinking about a BSN because of the extra money, time and commute. Counselors, nurse friends and my mom urged me to look into it though, so I decided to take the extra classes while I was waiting for my slot to open, and just in case I wanted to go from ADN to BSN. Also, a new program opened closer to my home. I feel like all my bases are covered now. If I get in, great, if I don't, then I will go to one of the ADN programs and decide about bridging to BSN later.

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I would def. go for my BSN if I were you. Especially if you are that close. For financial reasons, I am going to stick with my local ADN program to get my foot in the door, start working, and make some money. BSN is my ultimate goal and plan on bridging over later, maybe in my mid 30's!! I have taken about 33 credits towards my BSN as well. Everyones situation is different so you should do what is best for you.

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I'm thinking I'm just going to apply to all the programs I'm interested in, Bsn and ADN. If I get into the BSN program than great... if not, the ADN will be good enough for me. But I suppose I should take the extra prereqs just in case to save me time.

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Specializes in Ortho and Transplant.

remember you can always go back; I choose adn because it was quicker and i will be able to make the money and be able to pay for school a little easier, also there are many online programs that you can take to get your bsn once you have your adn!

Good luck:sstrs:with your decisions!

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I'm waiting for a response from UCF (the 4 year school). I don't know if I'm figuring it correctly but it looks like I can finish my BSN in shorter time than my ADN... by about 2 semesters (this is mostly because of a gap in the ADN program, there's one summer with no classes) But even if there was it would mean I would finish my ADN at roughly the same time as my BSN... weird.

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Specializes in SNU/SNF/MedSurg, SPCU Ortho/Neuro/Spine.

Orlando nurse to be here, going for the ADN at Keiser university

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I'm waiting for a response from UCF (the 4 year school). I don't know if I'm figuring it correctly but it looks like I can finish my BSN in shorter time than my ADN... by about 2 semesters (this is mostly because of a gap in the ADN program, there's one summer with no classes) But even if there was it would mean I would finish my ADN at roughly the same time as my BSN... weird.

Im also in same predicament- I have 3 more classes before I could apply for ADN- however I have almost all my core pre reqs for the straight BSN- and either way I go it looks like I would finish both close to the same amount of time- however I took AP 1 at the university.. teacher is crazy! so for the rest of my science Im going to CC- technically I could take 3 more classes and apply to an ADN- program- which is still two years- but it almost looks like BSN is shorter.. grrrr

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Specializes in SNU/SNF/MedSurg, SPCU Ortho/Neuro/Spine.

i am taking the ADN>bridge to BSN > CRNA!!!!

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I've chosen to take it a step at a time. I plan on getting my ADN then have the hospital I will work for pay for my RN-BSN and MSN.

I've also noticed the same thing about the BSN and ADN, the university that I'll get my RN-BSN from would actually be quicker because I could apply for next Spring. But they don't have an online RN program, just online RN-BSN and MSN. So ultimately that is why I won't be going straight for the BSN.

BUT if I were able to attend classes, I would go for the BSN.

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