I'm sure all of you are sick of discussing this topic.... but I sincerely have a question that I need help with and some understanding on.
I have a 4 year degree from a Minnesota State School in Corrections and Law Enforcement. I have been out of college for 10 years now and have recently (well it's been in my mind for 15 years) decided to go back to school and get my 2yr RN degree.
I have applied at our local Community College (and was accepted), I start my pre-reqs in the fall and have 5 semesters (taking one course a semester) until I can apply for the RN program. (I have 3 kids and I am a SAHM with a hubby who travels 4 days a week so I'm taking it slow until the kids are all in school)
Anyway, it is a great fit for me. I am extremely excited about getting my ADN and I have high hopes of working in Labor and Delivery/PP/ or the NICU. However, I wonder if I should do more research about getting a BSN since I already have a Bachelors or will just having that Bachelors (even though it's in a different field) be helpful enough? The closest school that offers a BSN program for me is an hour away. My CC is 1/2 hour away. It would take me a lot longer (obviously) and I just don't really want to do it.
I have absolutely no desire to go into any sort of management. I really am only doing this for me. (My husband supports us fine financially) so I'm just fulfilling a dream I've had for many years with the support of my family....
I'm just worried (with all the talk) that someone with a BSN is going to be considered for a position over me. Or will the fact that I have a Bachelors help at all (even though it's in a different field??)....
I prefer the ADN because of all it's components fitting just right for me right now, but is the BSN something I should look closer at?
Thanks for reading this... sorry it's so long... any advice or just encouragement would be appreciated....
