background: I attended UC Irvine and earned a BA in a non-nursing field.
I now want to go back to school for Nursing. The accelerated second degree BSN programs are 1) extremely expensive (approx $50k and I still owe $50k for my first degree) 2) very hard to get into 3) would require me moving to a whole new area
I’ve considered getting an ADN. From what I’ve heard, it’s harder and harder for ADN RN’s to get jobs. What is the best route for me?
My idea was to go back to school and get my ADN from a community college, get a job as a nurse, and within the first few years of working go back and get my MSN and skip the BSN altogether. Is this a good idea? Will I be able to get a good job going this route?
I’ve noticed a lot of people saying they were hired at a hospital with an ADN on the condition that they go back right away and get the BSN. Will hospitals allow me to skip that step and go straight to the MSN.
Is it really true hospitals will require the BSN by 2020??
I really don’t want to have to go back for a second bachelors after competing my ADN given I have a bachelors already in something else..
It makes sense that the shortages are in the cities and over-saturation occurs in the rural areas. I do live outside of a city. There are many opportunities within a half-hour to 45 minute driving distance. I can't expect to find a job in my small suburb since those patients are driving to the city for health care.
Most but cities dont have a shortage either, as nursing schools are pumping out hundreds each semester. Again, it all varies
Hoosier_RN, MSN
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Most but cities dont have a shortage either, as nursing schools are pumping out hundreds each semester. Again, it all varies