I'll be graduating this December from an ADN program. I'm thinking about what to do next as far as school goes. I've been thinking a lot about becoming a NP but I'm scared that I wouldn't be able to handle the classes considering this ADN program has about killed me.
What do you all think about ADN programs compared to a NP program? I mean, obviously the difficulty level is much higher but is it a fair statement to say that if you can make it through an ADN program, you should be able to make it through a NP program?
I've also thought about getting a degree in health care administration and/or a business degree so that if I ever get sick of being on the floor I would have something to back me up.
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Well, I'd be working full-time on a tele floor while doing the program but I don't have any kids and live with someone who would support me through it all. If I worked 3 twelve hour shifts a week and then went to school full-time for a NP program, do you think I could do it?
in all liklihood, yes you COULD! Hopefully, you can schedule your shiftwork around the required clinical hours you will need to put in. I bet you could do it, however. Not having kids surely will help.
sunshelley
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No. There are programs out there that you can start with just having an ADN degree vs. a BSN.