ASN vs BSN - help!

[nhstudent0406]

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!

[Kathyz]

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!

[4hana9]

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.