BSN while pursuing RN

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I am in Michigan and accepted into an ADN program. There are many programs that allow you to complete a BSN after you get your ADN but are there any legit programs that let you take classes for your BSN while pursuing an ADN? I want to shave off a few years of schooling and go straight to grad school after I graduate. Has anyone done anything like this? Is it worth it or should I get my BSN after I complete the NCLEX?

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There are direct entry ADN to MSN programs that you could consider. 

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9 minutes ago, 203bravo said:

There are direct entry ADN to MSN programs that you could consider. 

Definitely considering that but I’d rather have the BSN to further my options 

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I wish you luck.. Outside of the dual enrollment programs the only other programs that I am aware of will require an unencumbered RN license. 

However, ADN programs are usually 2 years and most easily do the ADN to BSN in 12 - 18 months... so really not sure clear how you would be shaving a few "years" off. 

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Some programs say they can take up to 24 months if you’re taking them part time. If I were to do an RN to BSN program, I would rather do it part time so I can work more hours and not lose hours of experience for grad programs. So if I could just get it all over with at once, I’d rather do that above all else. This sounds like a lot and I might be a little too ambitious 

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I believe that Boise state will allow you to do this. People in my ADN program were simultaneously enrolled in the boise state program to complete their BSN, as it does not require a RN license or a completed associates degree to enroll. 

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General education takes longer though than the (RN) nursing program alone assuming that there are no retake classes in your nursing curriculum. Don't know what I'm talking about so ignore me.

I've seen RN program can be condensed to 12 months. Completing general ED of at least 60 credit units in 12 months, don't know how people do it.

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On 7/6/2021 at 1:37 PM, cblossom78 said:

Definitely considering that but I’d rather have the BSN to further my options 

So is MSN limited?

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4 minutes ago, ThursdayNight said:

So is MSN limited?

I meant I could apply to more grad schools outside of nursing if I had a bachelors degree

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3 minutes ago, cblossom78 said:
11 minutes ago, ThursdayNight said:

So is MSN limited?

I meant I could apply to more grad schools outside of nursing if I had a bachelors degree

OK. I'd look at that grad school's requirements first.

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I’m in SoCal and my program, as well as a lot of the ADN programs around my area, work with different schools/uni so students can start the BSN bridge after their first year. An ex coworker of mine started hers last Summer and just graduated her ADN program in May. She mentioned that the second half she cannot start until she passes her NCLEX. I’m not sure if that’s true with every program but I would just ask your school and any BSN programs what the requirements are!

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