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ADN or BSN program?

Hi everyone,

I am currently an LVN and I am finishing up my prerequisites for an RN program. 

I am looking for advice. This is a hypothetical dilemma, but want to see what others think about it.

If I choose to apply for ADN programs, I would be finished with my prerequisites this Fall 2021 semester, but if I choose to go towards a BSN program, I would be finished by the end of next Spring 2022.

I can start to apply for ADN programs starting January/Spring 2022, meanwhile taking my last prerequisite (Chemistry) and hopefully (fingers crossed) get accepted into an ADN program for Fall 2022.

I also wanted to test my luck and apply for a BSN program during Summer 2022 for Spring 2023 admission, prior to starting a program Fall 2022 (IF I do get in).

My questions is:

If I do get accepted for BSN Spring 2023 admission and I am currently enrolled in a ADN program, would it be worth it to drop out after the 1st semester and start with a BSN program? or should I just continue on with the ADN program? 

I know many programs offer dual enrollment to get your BSN if you are in an ADN program, but it usually starts after 3rd semester.

Obviously, if one doesn't accept me, I would keep trying anywhere until someone accepts me, but I want to see best case scenarios IF both an ADN and BSN program accepts me within short amount of time.

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    hmm I would personally drop out of the ADN program if the BSN one picked me up just to get it over with, im currently in a similar situation where im applying it lvn schools and if a RN one takes me during the first semester of a lvn program im dropping out asap to join the RN program, so I say ya its worth it to drop out and get it over with and get the BSN already

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    I'm assuming your ADN would be done at CC so I'd probably stay since it'll be cheaper to complete a BSN at a university. Also, you'd have to notify that BSN program that you already started your ADN and they might not accept you since you're already in one nursing program

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    Hello,

    Let's get something straight... RN is a license, while ADN and BSN are college degrees.  Either degree will allow you to sit for the NCLEX-RN to obtain the RN license.

    Having said that, your educational choice should be to either have an associate's degree in nursing (prerequisites plus 2 years) or a bachelor's of science in nursing (prerequisites plus 4 years).  There is no shortcut.  Nonetheless, you can pursue them as LVN-ADN or LVN-BSN.

    The BSN will afford you a broader knowledge and job opportunities, but in this climate (with COVID-19 and all) you will have no problem finding a job.

    If you are serious about becoming a nurse and flourish in the years to come... I recommend you go the LVN-BSN route.  Make up your mind about a Master's or Doctorate degree in the future once you have garnered more experience.  Hope this helps!

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