I am considering a career switch to become an RN. I am currently in real estate, with no other schooling, so I would have to start from the beginning with school.
As I am already 30 years old, I don't think I can wait 4 years for the BSN to start my career as an RN. I am considering doing an ADN program at a local community college (Tri-C or LCCC) and then doing an RN to BSN program while working.
I have heard that in the Cleveland area, most places are looking for BSNs only at this point. Would it be a waste to go for the ADN? I should mention that I am hoping for a job in women's health or peds, which are probably that much harder to get jobs in as it is.
Any advice/experience that anyone has, I would grateful for. Thank you
I also just heard today that Metro may be going back to hiring ADN's as they are having trouble filling openings with just BSN. I don't know how true that is though.
That is true. I just started orientation for CCF and a lot of people in the class are ADNs. They will hire you with an associates degree in nursing, but you have to get a BSN in 5 years.
OUxPhys, BSN, RN
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I also just heard today that Metro may be going back to hiring ADN's as they are having trouble filling openings with just BSN. I don't know how true that is though.