ADN BSN

smatrang001 · Jul 24, 2013

The whole "pushing for BSN and hospitals no longer hiring ASN" thing has been going on for a long long time. My instructor said she was told that when she was in nursing school 28 years ago.

I went for my ASN because we make almost the same as BSN RNs (they get .12 more) Also, because doing an ASN program then RN-BSN program at my school can be done in three years vs the 5 years for a traditional BSN. After I get my RN, the school automatically waives half of the classes I have to take in order to get my BSN and I'll just be taking senior level courses. Makes more sense if you ask me.

Teeanne · Jul 24, 2013

I'm doing the BSN because I had an associate's degree (not nursing) already so it would take 4 semesters for an ADN, or 4/5 semesters for BSN depending on the program I chose. So for me it would take me the same amount of time for an ADN as a BSN basically. Most of my friends are going for their ADN though, because it will take them less time and the ADN program seems well-liked in the area.

I also went with the BSN program at a state university, so more expensive than comm college, but not obnoxiously so.

I do see a lot of listings in the area either preferring or requiring BSN, but I'm sure a strong candidate with either degree will figure something out just fine.

Jaynie_Marie · Jul 24, 2013

I'm doing my ADN first and then will bridge to BSN...the reasons for this are mainly financial: I cannot afford to go straight for a BSN. Also, in my area there is basically no difference in pay between the two degrees, so I saw no reason to go into debt by approx $20,000 to get my BSN right away at a university when it is possible for me to attend the local technical college and receive no debt for my ADN, then be able to pay for bridging to BSN while working as an RN. I originally was going to do the BSN right away, but as the financing for that fell through it became obvious that wasn't the right path for me.

buspar · Jul 25, 2013

I'm doing my ADN first and then will bridge to BSN...the reasons for this are mainly financial: I cannot afford to go straight for a BSN. Also, in my area there is basically no difference in pay between the two degrees, so I saw no reason to go into debt by approx $20,000 to get my BSN right away at a university when it is possible for me to attend the local technical college and receive no debt for my ADN, then be able to pay for bridging to BSN while working as an RN. I originally was going to do the BSN right away, but as the financing for that fell through it became obvious that wasn't the right path for me.

Exactly! you spoke my mind ! Besides; usually, it is easier to get into RN-BSN program, compared to apply straight to BSN program (very competitive, no guarantee you'll get accepted for the first time applying)

HM-8404, BSN, RN · Jul 25, 2013

If you get your ADN you will be hired as an ADN nurse. Having a Bachelor's in anything other than nursing will not give you a BSN. Don't make the mistake of telling people after you get your ADN that you have a BSN. ADN + BA in music does not equal BSN.

Getting an ADN and a BSN at the same time? What country do you live in? Surely it isn't the US. In the US ADN and BSN each have 5 semesters of nursing classes after the pre-reqs are completed.

Im in an area of the country that has a shortage of nurses, where there are more ADNs over BSN. Funny fact is the ADNs here make close to as much as the BSNs in most of the rest of the country. But im doing the Associates and since I have a bachelors in another field most employers will consider my bachelor in lieu of a BSN, so by hospital standards when i'm an RN, ill be a BSN. However im getting my BSN anyway, doing both the BSN and ADN at the same time. im able to do that because i have a bachelors, however a normal student it would take 3-4 years for an ADN and a BSN. My BSN program is also online.

catman88 · Jul 25, 2013

Like some others said, my reason for doing ADN and then bridging is for financial reasons. My local ADN program is around 7k total....one year of one of our local BSN program costs more than that. Im praying I'll be able to get a job with an ADN so I can work while I go for my BSN, but here in Detroit the economy stinks and there are waaaaay too many nursing programs.

applewhitern, BSN, RN · Jul 25, 2013

I have a degree in accounting, but that combined with an ADN does not equal a BSN. I don't know where people get that idea. You can only call yourself "having a BSN" if you indeed have one. Many nurses have degrees in other fields, but most hospitals do not consider that the same as a BSN. My hospital pays the same for ADN or BSN; they both take the same state boards.

NotMyProblem MSN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN · Jul 25, 2013

From LPN to RN to BSN-in progress, I never chose either of them directly. Back in the olden days, my dad chose the LPN for me. In 2009, economic changes forced me into an ASN program. And now, extra academic credits combined with a waste not/want not conscience and trends in nursing has me in this RN-BSN program. But I'm putting my foot down in a few months when this is over! :smokin:

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 25, 2013

I became an LPN first. I was 23 years old, had a dead-end factory job at the time, no prerequisite courses completed, and I needed a fast track program that enabled me to go from zero to nurse in 12 months.

After working as an LPN for a few years I completed an LPN-to-RN/ASN (associate of science in nursing) degree bridge program.

The advantage to this was the fact that I lived quite nicely on my LPN earnings while attending the RN bridge program. I earned $62k as an LPN in '08 and nearly $50k in '09 while going to school. Other traditional students are forced to live off low CNA earnings or use student loans to cover living expenses while in school.

Bryant87 · Jul 29, 2013

I chose the BSN route because, overall, it seems quicker. With an ADN you begin earning faster but with minimal extra semesters you're a BSN and able to make more in most places. Also I want to do advanced practice so I would ave to get a bsn sooner or later. Might as well get it all done now.