Are you going for BSN or ASN?

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Hi

I'm Just curious.

Are you taking prerequisites for an ASN degree or BSN ?

Already have a college degree. Going for BSN so that after 3-4 years I can go for my Masters.

Good luck!

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I live in Orlando and am currently enrolled in a 4 semester ASN program. You can get a good job without a BSN at first, but most hospitals want you to have a 3 year plan to have one. It also depends on you and what other qualities you bring to the table other than your degree.

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I live in Orlando and am currently enrolled in a 4 semester ASN program. You can get a good job without a BSN at first, but most hospitals want you to have a 3 year plan to have one. It also depends on you and what other qualities you bring to the table other than your degree.

good to hear you live in Orlando

what school do you go?

And what do you mean by other qualities?

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I graduated in May of 2015 with my ASN. Im taking online courses for my BSN now. It was the best option for me, as I've been working as a nurse for over a year now!

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I go to Keiser. It's private so def more expensive but I love it. The classes are much smaller and I feel like it's worth what you pay.

Other qualities would include anything else you would be bringing to the job.

Personality, other job experience, volunteer work you've done and of course the grades you made in school.

Employers look at the total person, not just the degree.

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I go to Keiser. It's private so def more expensive but I love it. The classes are much smaller and I feel like it's worth what you pay.

Other qualities would include anything else you would be bringing to the job.

Personality, other job experience, volunteer work you've done and of course the grades you made in school.

Employers look at the total person, not just the degree.

Thank you

I appreciate your answer

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I graduated in May of 2015 with my ASN. Im taking online courses for my BSN now. It was the best option for me, as I've been working as a nurse for over a year now!

We are supposed to have an AA degree to apply for rn-ban course, is that right?

I don't have any college degree

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For me, because I have previous credits that count toward a BSN, it would take me the same amount of time to complete an ASN or BSN so I chose to just go for my BSN.

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Specializes in NICU, RNC.

I took all the pre-reqs necessary for my ASN, then while I waited to get into the RN program, I took my BSN pre-reqs. I graduate with my ASN in 4 weeks. My area is under-served, so I can get a job in acute care with just my ASN. Actually, the hospitals are fighting over us right now, lol. And then I'll do an online RN-BSN once my new grad residency program is over, and let my employer pay for it! Win-win. It really depends on your local nursing climate though. There are over-saturated and under-served areas. Get the education that your local hospitals require.

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Thanks Farrah! Good luck to you as well!:)

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I'm going for my bsn. I start in Jan. ADN's will only work in nursing homes in my area as well BSN's have a better chance at job advancements and hospitals accept them.

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I pay my tuition through financial aid.

In the beginning my plan was getting my AA and then apply for Valencia-UCF Concurrent program.

I found out it's very competitive, and financial aid will not pay all of the tuition in this program. So now my only choice is Valencia ASN.

I'm worried about the job market for ADNs in Orlando. :( Also with no college background I'm not sure if I can go for the rn-bsn program later.

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