Adn Or Bsn?

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I was just wondering, what is the difference between an ADN (RN)and a BSN (RN), besides the fact one is a 4 year and one is a 2 year program?

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I was currently trying to make the same decision and I have decided to apply to the BSN program for second degree student at College of Mount Saint Vincent in NYC. Most of the Community Colleges in NYC have waiting list and I would end up doing three or more years for a ADN. However College of MSV waives their core classes for second degree students, allowing you to complete the BSN in 3 years (1st year is pre-req. science classes and the 2nd & 3rd year is Nursing classes). I say go for the gusto and do the BSN. After I finish the BSN I don't want to go back to school ever.

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Whatever you choose...best of luck to you.

I chose an ADN program. I will graduate a year earlier, plus I will be able to finish up my BSN prereq's during my first year working as a nurse. In addition, the places where I am interested in working will pay for my BSN or MSN. I am near a program that does both online (Jacksonville State in AL).

I need to get to work as soon as I can...if I had lotsa time I might do BSN but, for my location and options...ADN is the best for me to start. Also, by the time I have my BSN or MSN, the window of "same pay for diff. degrees" will be expiring and I won't have missed anything. :)

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I am contemplating on whether I should pursue an ADN or BSN in nursing. I have all the prerequisites for the ADN program and have two classes left (microbiology and A&P II) to enter into the BSN program. Even if I were to get my ADN now I will eventually go back and get my BSN (at least those are my plans now) I was looking at the courses for both programs and it seems as if they will both take about the same amount of time to complete. Would it be worth it to get my BSN (which will cost more) when someone has told me that no matter which one you get you will come out making the same amount of money. I hope this makes sense. Any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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Please do a search for this subject. It has been discussed many times and I'm sure you will find the information you need to make your decision.

Either way, congratulations on choosing a valuable career!

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I am contemplating on whether I should pursue an ADN or BSN in nursing. I have all the prerequisites for the ADN program and have two classes left (microbiology and A&P II) to enter into the BSN program. Even if I were to get my ADN now I will eventually go back and get my BSN (at least those are my plans now) I was looking at the courses for both programs and it seems as if they will both take about the same amount of time to complete. Would it be worth it to get my BSN (which will cost more) when someone has told me that no matter which one you get you will come out making the same amount of money. I hope this makes sense. Any advice or tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

It depends on how fast you want to complete it and start working. I picked the ADN program cuz i have a family and wanted to get it done and start working. I might eventually go back and get BSN but not in any hurry.

Good luck!!!

Amy

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If you're sure you want to do your BSN (hopes of grad school or other career goals that require BSN), then I'd go on and do it now if you're financially able. I chose to do a BSN now since it would take the same period of time as an ADN (I've done all the pre-reqs in another area of study before I changed my major to nursing).

As the other poster said, the ADN vs BSN topic has been discussed ad nauseum, so do a search if you'd like more info/threads to check out.

Good luck with your schooling, whatever you decide! :)

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One of the reasons I went straight throught the BSN program instead of doing the ASN program first was that I figured I would have no motivation to finish my BSN if I already had a degree, license, and job. Good luck!

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If you are able to do your BSN now, then I'd vote for do it.

steph

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If you have even the slightest inkling that you may not want to be at the bedside forever, go ahead and get the BSN

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What about the BSN as an entry to practice? I don't wish to get into this debate, although I am very pro-BSN.

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if able and you are eventually going to get a bsn, then i would do it now and get it out of the way.

jan, if you do a search, there was recently a long thread about entry level bsns for nsg.

best wishes rmorgan,

leslie

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