Broward college nursing program

[Ritademetriou]

Hi everyone!

I'm 30 years old with two kids and I really want to pursue a AA in nursing. I know it takes two years to get your AA degree and another two years to become a RN. I will be attending Broward college South campus. Is there anyway to shorten the length of time to get my ADN? For example if I were to complete the pre requisite for nursing and take the hesi exam can be in the nursing program and at the same time finish up any classes needed to get the AA degree? Because some colleges like Azure offers 2 years to get your ADN but the downside it is very expensive. Any thoughts?

[vsan1515]

Hi...

So I'm not familiar with the AA portion/difference, but when you get the ADN at Broward College, you are eligible to take the NCLEX exam. This is the exam that allows you to use the RN title. The ADN program is only 18 months at Broward College, but another 2 years if you wanted to continue to get your BSN (Bachelor's in Nursing). I am also in my 30's (though I do not have kids yet), and have applied to the ADN program for August 2018, with the hope to finish by December 2019 and take the NCLEX by Jan. 2020 to have the title RN. Then I plan to work as an RN. That would be my suggestion for you, if time (and wanting to work sooner rather than later) is a concern. Many hospitals will employ RNs with an ADN, so you should be ok there. But yes, many hosptials are also moving toward "requiring" (or commit that you will) obtain a BSN within 5 years of employment (but that is not set in stone and is probably different for each hospital). Either way, I hope this helped. Short answer: you can serve as an RN in as little as 18-19 months (doing the ADN program at Broward College--for way cheaper than a private school).