CC as plan A or B?

manusko · Aug 11, 2013

A guarantee is better than a maybe. 1 bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush.

besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 11, 2013

I love your thinking and thats exactly how I feel... I just need some guidance :)

CP2013 · Aug 11, 2013

Honestly, getting a bachelors might be the better option as many employers (hospital mainly) are looking for BSN prepared nurses or nurses with an ADN are required to complete the BSN within so many years of employment.

It might just give you a leg up employment wise if you get the BSN done. It will take roughly the same 2 years as the ADN (from what it sounds in your post, 2014-2016?) and although its more expensive now, having an ADN an being jobless in 2 years sounds worse.

I think you're lucky to have been accepted to the BSN program already, and if I were you I would commit to it. Sounds like things fell into place for the BSN program much sooner than the ADN and maybe there is a reason for that. :)

Check the local employers in your area, see if their postings say "BSN required" or "BSN preferred"...should give you an idea of the education level of nurses that are in demand in your area.

Besides...what if the CC loses something else or there are other applicants with science credits about to expire that need to get in? Don't wait on the CC only to be disappointed and have given up your BSN seat.

Good luck in your journey and whatever path you take. :)

Elizabeth Renee · Aug 13, 2013

I don't know about where you live, but here where I live in WA, I'm going to get my 2 year ADN from a CC and then immediately transition into the BSN program at University of Washington and recieve my BSN within a year or less from them (many of the CC RN programs have RN transfer agreements with UW). It will cost me TONS less and I will still learn everything I need to know. Now, your situation is quite a close call. I'm personally not a risk taker, so I would stick with the school that already accepted me verses the one that can't give you a straight answer yet.

besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 17, 2013

Thanks for your insight. I had deleted a part of my original post that said that I am currently a Rad clerk at the magnet hosp here in delaware. I spoke with HR and they informed me that since I am internal, there is no preference with ADN v BSN as I am already within the system.

The time-lines are ADN 2014-2015 and BSN 2013-2016. Not a huge difference but with a hubby, mortgage, and having to help my parents, $30k vs $7 has become a factor

besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 17, 2013

Thanks mucho. I spoke with the school this week and they said that I should be able to call the first week of september and they will let me know if Im in or not; as long as I dont tell anyone until after the 15th... Its so frustrating lol

Lossea, RN · Aug 17, 2013

Thanks mucho. I spoke with the school this week and they said that I should be able to call the first week of september and they will let me know if Im in or not; as long as I dont tell anyone until after the 15th... Its so frustrating lol

I was going to say. Your situation is unlike most students who have the time to wait until after the 15th and that if you talked with them, they will most likely make an exception and will be able to let you know whether you're in or not a little sooner than most students. I'm glad you got that worked out with them. First week of September sounds like a good time to call them. It will give you some buffer, in case they aren't ready and need to get back to you with a definite answer. It's good to have extra time...Waiting until telling everyone until after the 15th will likely going to be so hard, especially if you're in. :troll: I hope you are in!

besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 18, 2013

Me too... Ive heard from three advisors that if I got into my BSN program (they dont accept tranfers) then I might be a shoe-in but Im not riding on that. My GPA speaks for itself. Thank you so much for your responses. I'll update accordingly.

lifelearningrn, BSN, RN · Aug 18, 2013

I think in your situation, the CC is the best option. At that point, perhaps your employer will pay for you to bridge to BSN online or something? Good luck, I hope this works out the way you want. :)

CP2013 · Aug 18, 2013

Thanks for your insight. I had deleted a part of my original post that said that I am currently a Rad clerk at the magnet hosp here in delaware. I spoke with HR and they informed me that since I am internal, there is no preference with ADN v BSN as I am already within the system.
The time-lines are ADN 2014-2015 and BSN 2013-2016. Not a huge difference but with a hubby, mortgage, and having to help my parents, $30k vs $7 has become a factor

Well then yes, that drastically changes things. Lol

Just be aware, that by 2015....things within the hospital can change. I'm from Florida and in a BSN program. A few friends were CNA/techs in the best hospitals, but were in an ADN program.

HR & nurse mangers said 'no problem about ADN vs BSN' but when hiring time came, BSNs were hired first because that's what the market had changed to in those 2 years. The ADNs have been denied seats in the new nurse program and are now having to look out of state. Some even had a 4.0 GPA while working FT as an employee. Talk about being slighted.

I sincerely hope they stick to their word and that maybe they will pay for you to bridge RN-BSN later. Maybe see if you can get something in writing or some sort of list of policy from HR regarding internal applicants?

Sending positive vibes your way for a successful nursing career and that things fall into place for you. :)

besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 29, 2013

I think in your situation the CC is the best option. At that point, perhaps your employer will pay for you to bridge to BSN online or something? Good luck, I hope this works out the way you want. :)[/quote']
Yes the hospital pays 100% of the RN-BSN portion
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