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A Fork in The Road!!!!!!

Okay, so I am in the process of taking my pre-reqs at a Community College here in VA. I have been battling the issue of: Associates or BSN?! I had originally decided on Associates, because I live with my in laws, and I am wanting to move my family and I out ASAP. I fully intend on going back later (after I get my associates) and furthering my education. I eventually want my Masters. HOWEVER....... With the economy the way it is... I am SOO fearful that I wont be able to find ANY job with an associates! I have a friend, and some clients (I am currently a hairdresser) who have associates in nursing, and havent had any trouble so far getting a job, but they either: have been working already 8+ years, or male nurses.

So I am stuck.. I am planning on finishing my pre reqs.. and then applying to both Associates and BSN programs, and just letting God handle the rest!

Any input???

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    Why not get your associate's, work whatever job you can get with it, and work on an online RN-BSN bridge to get your BSN? It's only a few more classes. It depends on your area, really, but I live in the Atlanta Metro area and ADNs usually have no problem finding a job (aside from high-tier hospitals like Piedmont, Emory, etc).

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    Thank you so much for replying! That is probably what I will end up doing since I'm already on the road to my associates! I just hope it's the right decision!

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    Be prepared to work in a SNF or rehab to start;

    Also be ready to sit on a waiting list for a BSN program for months - maybe years.

    As long as you are realistic about these facts you'll be fine. I hear far too many people on these boards whining about starting in SNF or being on waiting lists!

    Congrats on making big decisions!

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    I say follow the path you are on, what state are you in?

    It really depends where you live if you will work in a hospital, LTC,snf,rehab, or clinic.

    I have not seen anyone in NY wait listed for a ADN to BSN bridge, but that also carries state by state.

    Good luck.

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    What part of va are you in? Because a BSN might make you more competitive. Look at the job market in your region.

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