BSN vs ADN

[lkk0718]

As far as the job is concerned, why would a BSN be better than an ADN?

Our CC has an ADN program, 4 semester for a cost of under $12K. Our University has a BSN program (I already have a Bachelor's in accounting) for the same amount of time at a cost of more than $26K.

NCLEX scores are pretty dismal for the CC and in the 90% for the University. I'm currently a stay at home mom going back to school at age 45. Once I finish nursing school, I don't plan on going back.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

[jaidadeleon]

I say if you can do it go for the BSN. I am currently an ADN pursuing the fast track BSN/MSN. After over ten years as an ADN and frustration of doing almost everything a BSN does without the pay or recognition, it was time to go back.

Sandra

[lkk0718]

I'm been leaning towards the same too. I was wondering if the pay and responsibilities would be any different.

[StayingCalm, BSN, RN]

I applied at several CCs & CSUs for fall 2010 entry. I honestly don't care whether I start with an ADN program or BSN program. I think ultimately, having that license is what matters the most. But since I have descent grades & most CCs here are on lottery system, BSN is looking like the route that I'll be taking.

I thought there is minimal pay difference between an ADN RN & a BSN RN (assuming they both work on the floor)?

[PMFB-RN, RN]

I thought there is minimal pay difference between an ADN RN & a BSN RN (assuming they both work on the floor)?

*** I have never worked any place where BSNs made any more than ADNs but I know in some places there is a small increase for BSN. The SICU where I work no longer hires new grad BSNs into the 7 month critical care nurse residency prorgam. Only ADNs are hired. It doesn't say anywhere that they are not hired but they are not.

[LilMSSunshine]

I've read on this forum that the pay isn't that much different. Most nursing graduated from an ADN program. It only starts to matter if you want to do something other than bedside nursing.

[damaranicole]

"*** I have never worked any place where BSNs made any more than ADNs but I know in some places there is a small increase for BSN. The SICU where I work no longer hires new grad BSNs into the 7 month critical care nurse residency prorgam. Only ADNs are hired. It doesn't say anywhere that they are not hired but they are not."

I am curious as to why they wouldn't hire new BSNs?

[trae55]

Are you in a hurry to get through school? How much coursework do you have completed already? I would look at the curriculum and see how long it would take you to graduate from each school, how many hours is required at each school, the schedule, the proximity to your house, the entry requirements, etc. Something may jump out at you and make it a no-brainer. I would also look at the job market in your area. Some hospitals are only hiring bsns and some aren't. Would you be okay starting in a LTC facility or clinic? You'll hear lots of different opinions, but there are so many factors that are individual to you. Someone on this board told me to rethink nursing because I wouldn't be able to get a job with an adn. Well, that may be true in that person's area, but not where I live.