ASN or BSN ?

3rdgenRN2B · Jun 16, 2006

Personally, I'm taking the ASN route first. This way I can start working much sooner and wherever I work may foot the bill for the BSN program....

ZASHAGALKA, RN · Jun 16, 2006

Hello Everyone, i'm new to this site so i hope i'm posting this correct. I happen to be undecided when it comes down to schools and what program i should do. I have finished all my nursing pre- reqs for my local community school. Infact i have been accepted to their program. The only thing is, it does not start until may 07. For my general courses, or to have my basic AA degree i will be done december of this year. I don't know, do i wate till summer 07 and go for the 2 year program, or should i try to apply for my bachelors in nursing at a university? Sorry this is so long, just do not want to make a mistake when it comes to my future. Going to another school would cost me lots of money, plus i would have to find a place to live. On the other hand, i would graduate with a bsn in nursing vrs an asn. I know one thing and that is i would like to get my masters in the future.
Can someone help or have any ideas?
Thanks Chris:cheers:

It doesn't hurt you to examine options for the fall or spring if your program doesn't start until May.

BSN is better but obtainable 'after the fact'. I wouldn't go out of my way to move and spend tons more to go after a different program if you are already in one. Unless, you can get done earlier, or the extra hassle and expense UP FRONT is worth it to you personally (sense of adventure, etc.)

ADN is a perfectly acceptable path into nursing. I'm an ADN myself, and, while I obtained my bach degree after the fact, it was in biology -- not nursing. But that suited me and being an RN allowed me those options.

~faith,

Timothy.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jun 16, 2006

Chris, your font is a difficult read, it's so small. fyi.

If, and it's a big if you get accepted to that BSN program it probably would take you the same amount of time to graduate: 2 years, so it is definately something worth thinking about time wise. Of course the thing to consider is the expense.

So it just depends on what factors outweigh the other for you personally and what your future goals are. As was stated above ADN is an exceptional way to get into nursing. If you want a BSN for future advance you can attend one of the many ADN to BSN programs around.

Know that BSNs and ADNs start out at the bedside on equal footing, doing the same thing, making the same amount of money.

You are young, so whose to say 30 years from now you won't want that BSN, so getting it now out of the way might not be a bad idea, IF it's worth the aggravation and expense to you.

decartes · Jun 16, 2006

Here's a suggestment :) If you're worried about costs and have already been accepted into an ADN program, earn the RN that way and work in an organization that would reimburse your BSN education. At least you'll be earning money while going to school for free (or at least partially). Keep in mind that you would have to maintain a certain GPA to be reimbursed. Research your options, plan according to your needs, then give it your best.

Good luck!