BSN vs ADN + Bachelors

[ns90]

Hi I have a bachelors in biochemistry and wanted to get my ADN. My question is will I be as competitive as someone with a BSN? And will magnet hospitals take my non nursing bachelors? Or should I look into BSN programs while I get my ADN. Thanks!

[Sour Lemon]

My question is will I be as competitive as someone with a BSN?

No.

And will magnet hospitals take my non nursing bachelors?

No.

Many parts of California are thoroughly saturated with new graduate nurses. New graduate programs can be fiercely competitive, even for nurses who do have their BSNs. I have an ASN and moved here after having a few years of experience. I've had no difficulty finding work, but I like working in behavioral health and med/surg which are not considered especially desirable specialties. If you're open to moving and not picky about where you'll be working, an ASN will be fine. If you have dreams of working at "Dream Hospital" in the NICU, get the BSN sooner rather than later.

[AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P]

Hi,

I am just wondering if you have thought about PA school instead?

Annie

[ns90]

I have, but nursing is better for me.

[elkpark]

I find it helpful to reframe this kind of question. In the field of biochemistry, would an associate's in biochemistry plus a BA/BS in something entirely different be considered the equivalent of your BS in biochemistry? Would that person be as competitive for jobs calling for a BS in biochemistry? Why or why not?

[PeakRN]

Have you considered an accelerated program?

[forevernursem]

Definitely begin to look for RN to BSN programs. I'm in an ADN program now, and after I graduate I'm attending a university to get my BSN. Hospitals will hire ADNs, but, you would have to get your BSN within a certain amount of time (here in Michigan its around 3 years). You can get your BSN in 1-2 years after getting an ADN depending on if you go full or part time.