ADN, BSN, or ABSN

[WCSU1987]

Hi, in the midst of taking nursing prerequisites for a nursing program at the local community college. I am nervous in regards to the competiveness of the program and be in wait listed then what. The program is competitive due to cost. It's about $20,000 inexpensive program. With my second degree and tuition reimbursement from school program would only cost me about $5,000, that's why I am hoping I am accepted.

So not trying to dwell on the future and focus on the classes taking now.

However, I am looking at several other RN programs in the State. There is a ADN program that cost $36,000 to attend that is a flexible program for people working and has their own BSN program that supposedly can receive a discount if you took the ADN program at the school.

Looking at the State BSN programs which I can apply to 2 at the end of next year and 1 in the Spring of 2018. I still have 7 more prerequisites to complete. The cost of these programs be about $25,000 to $30,000.

There is two State ABSN programs. One only cost $25,000. Program is competitive and you can't apply to the only part time State BSN program since they are the same school.

The second ABSN program is $50,000 I don't think I be eligible have to take a class over research methods and take a Genetics class.

The other 3 ABSN prorgams are on the expensive side close to $80,000 and various requirements so not sure if I'll apply to these programs or not.

There is a Direct Entry MSN program and Private LPN programs. Not looking at those yet.

Seeking some feedback. Think it be worth it to apply to a $30K ADN program? Should I apply to an ABSN Program or focus on the BSN programs?

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

You don't really want to pay 3X the cost for an ADN, do you? That isn't logical. Accelerated programs are more expensive because they require much more instructor support to maintain the required pace. A second degree + ADN = ADN, so this may be a limiting factor when you start looking for jobs. If you can gain admission to a reasonably priced BSN program, go for it! It would probably only be 6 months or so longer than the 'accelerated' version.

Don't stress about graduate school at this point. By the time you get there, The landscape of opportunities for NPs may be completely different. Focus on the here and now - doing the best you can at each step along the way.

Wishing you all the best on your nursing education journey.