ADN vs. BSN

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I have seen a few threads regarding the ability to get hired right out of school. Of course I'm sure the schools will tell you that it won't be a problem, but what's the real scoop? I'm going to pursue an Associates which will allow me to be an RN. While working as an RN I'll pursue my BSN. While working as a BSN I'll pursue a masters allowing me to be a Nurse Practitioner. However, loan payments become due upon graduation. RN's have commented that hospitals all want to hire BSN's only and that it is actually difficult to find a position as an RN with only an associates. I will be going to Miami Dade College and pursuing the ADN because it is cost effective (relatively) and will allow me to begin working in the field that I love. If I had the funds, I'd go straight for my BSN. What are the chances of being hired right out of school with an ADN? What are things to do / characteristics that employers look at when hiring? Is there anything that I can do that I can improve my chances at landing a job right out of college so I can pay my loans back without defaulting? I'll be early/mid thirties when I graduate, so this will be a career change for me and I've got maturity and drive behind me!

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Specializes in Current: ER Past: Cardiac Tele.

Well, I live in the Tampa area and ASNs are getting hired along with the BSNs all the same. One of the biggest factors is your hospital experience I have a guaranteed job once I graduate because I started working part-time during my last year of school.

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RN is your license type not degree type.

An ADN is an RN, a BSN is an RN.

It's not RN vs. BSN it's ADN vs. BSN.

This is the 2nd or 3rd time I've seen this used as a title in as few minutes, I'm surprised no one else noticed the discrepancy.

There are a multitude of threads discussing ADN vs. BSN just as there are discussing the likelihood of getting a job anywhere right now regardless of your degree type.

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RN is your license type not degree type.

An ADN is an RN, a BSN is an RN.

It's not RN vs. BSN it's ADN vs. BSN.

Well stated.

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Typo in the title. I do, however, understand the difference between ADN and BSN. Furthermore, I understand that it's not RN vs. BSN otherwise I wouldn't have clearly written in my post about obtaining my Associates (ADN) in order to become an RN, then go on to pursue my BSN. Obviously your quip was not well stated if you didn't bother to read the content of the post before assuming it contained a discrepancy.

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

Title changed since typo in original title.

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