ADN or BSN

Where I am at, I have heard that starting pay for ADN and BSN is little difference. I chose to do the ADN because I need to get my RN asap. I figure that once I am working, I can do an accelerated BSN if I want to to get the extra pay.

I have also been told that you have to have a BSN in order to have any sort of management position. But I don't necessarily want to be in mgt. any time soon, so that is okay with me. :wink2:

I would love to know if anyone else has any insight into this too.

Ok honestly I hated Statistics so much I decided I would rather skip it and get an ADN instead of a BSN-dumb move but it was 20 years ago. Get your BSN, you can do more with it.

Where I come from, I find that it is almost easier not to choose and to apply to as many colleges as you can and wait to see where you get accepted. I was just accepted in to an ADN program and I am excited for it! The program is cheaper and I hope that with a smaller class I will learn more. Also, I plan on returning to school once I get a job and having my employer pay for me to get my BSN.

Honestly, I think it is just a matter of preference for what you want. As far as I know there isn't a difference in pay where I live, all new grads start off at the same amt. But I could be wrong.

Goodluck!

As far as I know they do start off with the same pay. But only a BSN nurse can go into management where pay is alot higher

Wow Thanks Commuter I didn't know that. Not that I would want to go into management. But it's nice to know

My sister-in-law has her BSN and she told me that RN's make the same amount. Just like everyone stated you can't management until you get your BSN, but like a few others I am getting my RN and then after a year or two experience under my belt I will go to a RN to BSN program!

Michele

I plan on going for my BSN. I hope to get it out of the way, instead of just getting my RN first, then finding time to go back to school. I am doing this for several reasons. I want more opportunities. Possibly go into management or teaching years down the road. I also know I want to eventually get my MSN. So it makes more sense for me to get the BSN.

im in the same boat as you. i dont know whether i should go lvn-ADN or lvn-bsn. the bsn will take me two more years and the adn is only 1 more year. i dont believe there is a pay difference between new RNs but the bsn opens up more opportunities for you. think about what you want to do. do you want to stay in bedside forever or do you want more advanced practice/ managerial roles in nursing?

oh yeah. you can always get your bsn later on if you want.

jon lvn

And keep in mind some employers will pay for some of your education. I wish all programs had more clinical time. I'm going the ADN route, mainly because I'm 35 and want to get back into the work force and I hate school,lol Will most likely continue onto my BSN though. Some of the best nurses i have been around are the ones that are Diploma, as most of those schools have more hands on training. Would be nice if all started that way and worked your way up, sort of on the job training. Or one had to do well at one level, before you could move on. Just because one has a fancy education, doesn't mean they are a great nurse. Best of luck in the route you choose

i was in the same position trying to decide between the adn or bsn. where i live the adn took 3 yrs total and the bsn is 4 yrs so i decided i might as well just do the extra year and get the bsn because i will probably go for my masters later on. and even if i decide not to go back no big deal. but the advice posted earlier was a good idea apply eveywhere and see which ones u get in to then go from there.

Where I come from, I find that it is almost easier not to choose and to apply to as many colleges as you can and wait to see where you get accepted. I was just accepted in to an ADN program and I am excited for it!

First, yeah for you, Ambergerz for getting in! Congrats.

I think it is the similar around here, too ... best to just apply to as many schools as possible and see which offers a slot first. Though the BSN is longer, I may be able to get in there for fall but not into an ADN program for another year. In that case, I might be getting out at the same time, but would rather get out with a BSN. Though some time off school before NS sounds pretty nice. I have decided not to be sad if I don't get in somewhere for fall, and just use the time to get in peak shape - body, soul, mind and filthy house!

I am pretty much letting the cards fall where they will and let luck/destiny/whatever pick for me. I guess the only choice would come if I got into more than one program. Ba ha ha ha ... I can dream! Congrats again!