Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

lrobinson5 · Jun 9, 2011

I would say that most people want to go on for their BSN, so if you have an opportunity to take it at the university level you might think about it. I know that most of my classmates (In an ADN program) are going to take a year to complete their BSN. I wouldn't say it is a waste of time, but you might be able to save time if you enter at the university level. I also don't know what the job market is like in your area, do they prefer the BSN to the ADN? Or is that only looked at when going after a supervisory position?

Either way, good luck!

sameyjaney · Jun 9, 2011

Most of the hospitals in my area are starting to require a BSN if you would like to work there. Currently you can still apply if you just have an associates, but you have to sign an agreement that you will have your BSN within x-amount of time and show proof of enrollment in a BSN program in order to be hired on. So I see where she is coming from. With the economy being so bad there is a lot of competition and having a BSN will give you a one up.

chall2011 · Jun 9, 2011

sorry bout all my grammar mistakes. I type to fast. Pretty much just type my thought and do not edit sometimes.

chall2011 · Jun 9, 2011

Lol. I type too fast, not to fast. O God it's my bed time.

360jRN · Jun 9, 2011

If the programs that youre looking into will take equal amounts of time then yes the BSN route would be the way to go. That way if you decided to go on even further with your nursing education you'll be one step ahead. You have to decide if you can afford the cost of school now and what the cost of your time is as well. Good luck with your decision.

MelisRN · Jun 9, 2011

Hey, I am a recent graduate waiting to take the boards..(scary). Anyway so all I know is what I was told within my nursing program. The instructors told us that if you already have a bachelor's degree in a different program you are better off just getting your associates in nursing and that it is actually pointless to get your bachelor's in nursing. I was told this by instructors who were responsible for promoting a bachelor's degree program so I feel confident that this information is probably correct. Therefore, just get your associate's degree in nursing!! Hope this helps

jones.rn · Jun 9, 2011

Definitely check on the time frame. If it takes longer to get your Bsn then go ahead and get your ADN so you can work while you go back to school and finish classes. That is what I am doing. I start my BSN classes this fall.

Bebet39 · Jun 9, 2011

Ok, I want to make this short. Yesterday I had to get a physical for an aide position I'm taking at a step down ICU. I'm currently in a community college a couple classes short of finishing my prereqs for the nursing program. I'm on a undetermined waiting list and getting very impatient. I graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English. On to the meat of the story...
I'm getting looked over by the doctor during the physical and telling her my story. I told her how my dad was a doctor and just my luck she knew who he was. Her response to me becoming a nurse "Why don't you become a doctor?" "Didn't you take anything throughout college related to science?" "Where do you go to school? Your at a community college? Oh, honey you're waisting your time. You have a bachelor already, you need to get your bachelor if your going into nursing. Bottom line your waisting your time at a community college."
I was floored. She was so cut throat and I really feel like she knew what she was talking about. What are your opinions? Do i need to transfer and just to nursing at a university? My understanding is I'm going to be spending the same amount of time to get my BSN than I would for the associates.
I almost feel dense asking this since I juts posted the obvious in the last sentance above. I just know how much cheaper it will be at the community college. Am I wrong? I feel stupid to even post this. Believe me...that feeling is rare.
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-Chris

In that case, go staright & get your BSN-you don't have to do the ASN.

SNIXRN · Jun 9, 2011

Waisting?

jelly221,RN, MSN · Jun 9, 2011

Hey, I am a recent graduate waiting to take the boards..(scary). Anyway so all I know is what I was told within my nursing program. The instructors told us that if you already have a bachelor's degree in a different program you are better off just getting your associates in nursing and that it is actually pointless to get your bachelor's in nursing. I was told this by instructors who were responsible for promoting a bachelor's degree program so I feel confident that this information is probably correct. Therefore, just get your associate's degree in nursing!! Hope this helps

Not true. I have a Bachelor's in Music, and I just graduated with an ADN. I SO wish I'd done an accelerated BSN. I feel like my school prepared me very well, but it's way harder to get a job with an ADN than a BSN. Most of the large hospitals with good new grad programs are almost exclusively accepting BSNs. Go for the BSN. You might spend a bit more money and be a bit busier, but it shouldn't take longer (maybe 6 months) than an ADN once you factor in the pre-reqs you'd need for the ADN. Honestly, even if it's a year longer to get the BSN, I'd say go for it, because hospitals are all moving towards BSN nurses. D*"# magnet.

SNIXRN · Jun 9, 2011

most of the large hospitals with good new grad programs are almost exclusively accepting bsns. go for the bsn.

most, but not all. statistically, i work for one of the best hospitals in the world. i graduated in december with my associate's and was hired a few months before i graduated. while we have a few bsn grads, most of us have an adn. however, they do encourage furthering your education and have tuition reimbursement.