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ASN vs BSN - help!

Hello,

I am new to this board, and need some advice. After staying at home with my kids for the last 5 years, I am interested in becoming a nurse as a "second career." I already have a Bachelors degree in biology. I am trying to decide between a Bachelors to BSN program or going to the community college for an ADN. The CC is much closer to where I live, and will cost much less than the BSN, which is a huge factor for me. I am concerned though that I may have trouble finding a job as a new graduate with only an associates degree. I realize it is hard across the board for new grads to find jobs, but does this make it harder? Anyone have any experience with this? I live in the Western burbs. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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I had a Master's in another field when I decided to get my nursing degree. There are so many entry points for becoming an RN. I finally chose an ADN program. It's so cheap and most hospitals, like mine, pay the same across the board no matter what your education. I am currently in an RN-BSN program at North Park University which may works pays $5,000/yr toward. I would consider doing it that way, especially if you have kids and it's close to your home.

Good luck!

What hospital do you work at? If you don't want to write it on here, can you please PM me? I am just interested to know because I am trying to decide which hospitals to apply to (I'm a CNA now, but I'll be going for the RN.) Thanks.

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