adn to bsn - Schooling whilst Nursing Full Time

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Hi All!

I am working toward my ADN and plan to go for my BSN after nursing for a year. I know some Hospitals are very supportive in their Nurses continuing their educations - but I don't know that all are that way. Is it more common that they do help out with time flexibility or no? If not, is it possible to nurse fulltime, be a mom, and stay sane while schooling? Also, for those of you that went the ADN to BSN route - do most Universities require you to school full time for the BSN courses, or do they allow for part time? Any input would help! Just trying to budget my future.

Thanks!

Sarah

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Specializes in Occ health, Med/surg, ER.

I would also like some input in this topic because I plan to do the same thing. Thanks for any replies in advance. :)

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I am in my last semester of ADN nursing school and i will be continuing to go to school to get my BSN. All of the colleges that i went and talked to about their RN-BSN programs either had full time or part time. Most of the full time courses took about 3 semesters. The part time courses took about 5 semesters. I myself have choosen to go part time and i will graduate with my BSN in December 2007. I know a lot of RN's that went part time and worked full time, but they didn't say it was easy. Also, you have to be careful and know what pre-requisites each college wants their ADN's to have for the RN-BSN. One college that i considered it was required to have History I and II, another Math class, and a literature and a couple other humanities electives. So it may take you only 3 semester fulltime just nursing courses and then probably a whole semester or more of "other" classes.

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I am about to start my second semester of an ADN program and am planning to do my BSN online. I am leaning towards University of Wyoming because they allow you to start classes after you have completed your first year of an ADN porgram. You can take one class at a time, or you can take full loads. I am hoping to have my BSN completed within a year of receiving my ADN (I already have a BS in another field so a lot of the general ed courses are completed). If you are an independent learner, online may be the perfect option for you. I also have 2 small children and I did all of my pre-req work online so I know I can do well in this type of program. Good luck!

Hi All!

I am working toward my ADN and plan to go for my BSN after nursing for a year. I know some Hospitals are very supportive in their Nurses continuing their educations - but I don't know that all are that way. Is it more common that they do help out with time flexibility or no? If not, is it possible to nurse fulltime, be a mom, and stay sane while schooling? Also, for those of you that went the ADN to BSN route - do most Universities require you to school full time for the BSN courses, or do they allow for part time? Any input would help! Just trying to budget my future.

Thanks!

Sarah

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Specializes in ER, OR, Cardiac ICU.

I'll graduate with my BSN in December of this year- I work full time and have a family as well. My wife is a 'stay at home mom' and that's surely a plus. I have been going full time and my employer has been very 'supportive' as long as my studies don't interfere with my work commitment. The BSN is quite a bit easier than the inital ADN part- most likely to the fact that I have several years' experience in nursing before I started- which I recommend IMHO. Most important bit of preparation you need to do is to find out what classes will transfer into a 4-year degree. Most states have a 2+2 compacts that give complete credit for classes you've taken. If you are thinking of an online program (best option if you are very busy person, again IMHO) make sure you know what credits will transfer- it can change dramatically from school to school.

Lastly, BSN completion programs are nurses teaching nurses; the expectations are elevated. Be prepared.

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I'm also getting my BSN while working. I'm pretty lazy, only doing one class a semester....just no hurry here! I have to agree with CoolhandHutch, it is a bit easier....in general.....than my ADN degree. The science The program I'm in is paid for by my work up to $1800 a year, and since the school and my workplace have some kind of partnership going, I don't have to pay in advance. I simply sign up and I only have to pay my work back if I don't get a C+ or better in the non-nursing courses or a B or better in the nursing focused courses. Also, I've been actually going to classes on campus, but by next year this college will be making ALL RN-BSN courses online...except for the clinical part of course. You got some good advice from CoolhandHutch, and I'd also suggest checking out the tuition reimbursement program at the hospital you want to work at. It's a BIG help!! So far my degree has been free!! :)

Good luck!!

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Thanks to all for the great advice and info!! You're the best - good luck in all you do!

Sarah

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