curious BSN OR ADN why?

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i am wondering what was the deciding factor in doing the bsn or adn. i keep going back and forth mainly because i have little ones and think if do bsn then they will be in school also so they won't have to go to daycare. do you think there are any advantages to bsn other than being able to go into management? thanks for any responses.

Specializes in Cardiac.

Those of us who are getting ADN degrees from community college could be planning on getting a BSN as well. I am already taking my first RN-BSN class at my university over the summer break. I don't get my ADN for two more years, but I'm already planning ahead.

As it was explained to me by my advisor at the 4 year university, both programs are very similar in most cases. They have the same amounts of prereq classes, the same amount of clinical hours, and generally the same lecture series. The BSN also includes more business/management oriented coursework.

There is an entire Forum, with many threads here as well.:

Registered Nurses: Diploma, ADN or BSN?

https://allnurses.com/forums/f283/

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"I am a first generation college kid, and even my mom told me not to get an associates because my aunt had one and her career went nowhere. THAT is where the problem is. I thought that was an easy inference to make from my post."

Your aunt has an associates degree in nursing? Or in another field? And making a career as a nurse with an ADN is rare? It's not quite clear what you're trying to say.

The ADN entry is a huge benefit for career changers and as mentioned people going to school while raising families. It's also usually cheaper, so gets you on the floor nursing and making a nursing salary with less debt. More education certainly never hurt anyone, and I don't think people are saying that, but not everyone's life circumstances allow for a BSN right off the bat. In the end, it's a decision about what works best for the individual. An Accelerated BSN would be faster for me than an ADN, but there just might be absolutely no way for me to afford those BSN programs. And that's not because I don't value education, but that's just the reality of where I am.

I think seeing a parent work their way through school sends a positive message regardless of the degree.

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I am going the ADN route. I eventually want to get my master's degree... not sure which specialty yet (I think only shadowing and experience can help determine that), but leaning towards being a CRNA. To do this program, I have to have 1-2 years experience in ICU... after I get my ADN, I can be gaining that experience and working on my BSN at the same time. There are waiting lists in my area also, but that just inspires me to work my tail off even more. My plan is to go for my ADN, and then if I DON'T get into the program and have to wait, I can take classes toward the BSN while I'm waiting... either way the end result is the same. It never hurts to have a plan B and even a plan C just in case.

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Specializes in hoping to be mother/baby nurse.

i am a parent of three children under 5 yrs old. i am going for my adn and then an going to bridge to bsn and take advance of tuition rembursment. by getting my adn i DONOT think i am sending my children a bad message as a matter of fact my oldest is very proud of me and thinks it is wonderful that her mommy is in school. the decision that i have made works for my family and my family situation. i can't afford the bsn tuition and i will eventually will meet my goals just one step at a time. so really you shouldn't judge people for there decisons on adn or bsn because i am doing whats best for me and my family.

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I have a bachelor's and a master's, but I'm going for an ADN because I'm an older student, a parent, and a career changer, and the ADN works. I could have done a BSN and an MSN, but the ADN works for me at this time in my life, so I'm trying for that program first. The MSN is my second choice, the BSN my third.

Everyone's situation is different. The poster promoting BSNs over ADNs is 22 years old, and I'd hazard a guess that he/she is not a parent and does not have a mortgage. If I were in that person's shoes, I'd be going for a BSN, too. But I wouldn't be mistaken in thinking that a BSN nurse is better than an ADN nurse. I had an excellent ADN nurse take care of me after a nasty BSN nurse had me in tears. There is an art and a science to nursing, as there is in many professions. Almost anyone can learn the science part with enough effort; the art part is almost intuitive.

Good luck to the "bad message" poster on his/her BSN and career path.

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Specializes in hoping to be mother/baby nurse.
I have a bachelor's and a master's, but I'm going for an ADN because I'm an older student, a parent, and a career changer, and the ADN works. I could have done a BSN and an MSN, but the ADN works for me at this time in my life, so I'm trying for that program first. The MSN is my second choice, the BSN my third.

Everyone's situation is different. The poster promoting BSNs over ADNs is 22 years old, and I'd hazard a guess that he/she is not a parent and does not have a mortgage. If I were in that person's shoes, I'd be going for a BSN, too. But I wouldn't be mistaken in thinking that a BSN nurse is better than an ADN nurse. I had an excellent ADN nurse take care of me after a nasty BSN nurse had me in tears. There is an art and a science to nursing, as there is in many professions. Almost anyone can learn the science part with enough effort; the art part is almost intuitive.

Good luck to the "bad message" poster on his/her BSN and career path.

MY POINT EXACTLY!! THANKS

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Specializes in 1 day correctional and military nursing.

im going to get my bsn because thats the best thing in my situation because i have no reason not to

no kids or husband and i want to go to gradschool on day

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I am going to try for the BSN program as the ADN programs at the Colorado Community colleges have a 4-5 year waitlist :banghead: AFTER you complete the 2 years of prereqs. I have gone back and forth and back and forth:bugeyes: over which program to enter... I believe that I've finally decided on either Regis or UCDHSC. Platt College is my last resort as I would only be able to get an MSN from University of Phoenix.

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A big reason why people go into BSN is b/c there are even more job oppurtunities there. If you were wanting to be a specialized nurse, for example, SANE certified, I believe you need a BSN. Also, in a hospital setting it is the determining factor if you are a staff nurse or a floor nurse. Something a Nurse director told me.

Getting your BSN is something you can do after ADN on your own time. You can go at your own pace all while working and still making good money to help pay off those loans.

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