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Debating going for BSN...

Hi everyone,

I'm a recovering addict in my state's monitoring program and have over 4 years left in my program. I'm very grateful to be in recovery and that I was allowed into my state's program also :). I have been sober for 10 months and currently do not work in healthcare....the right job hasn't come along for me yet that is conducive with my stipulations. I only have my Associate's Degree in Nursing and was intending to go for my BSN down the road at some point, but I wanted to know others' experience with this.What has your experience been for those currently in monitoring programs with AD vs. a BSN degree? Is it easier to find a job with a BSN that is willing to work with stipulations? I'm wondering if it would be best for me to get my BSN now, if it would help with job opportunities down the road. By the way, although I have practice restrictions, my case manager has assured me that my license is unencumbered, which is good regarding continuing my education.

Thanks everyone and I appreciate all of your input.:)

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    Most RN to BSN programs require an unrestricted license for admission to their program. Some programs require a clinical component or that you are currently working as an RN.

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    If you are ready go for it. If it is to happen it will. I have known others who have passed through those doors while being monitored. Some university nursing programs are recovery friendly. Good luck!

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    Another option to think about is doing an RN to MSN with a focus in management/education. I have known at least one person who did this and it has met their specific needs for employment considerably (and they did it 20 years ago and are still going strong) and have worked at universities and hospitals. Good luck.

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    Do it!!! I am proud to have finished my BSN during my Diversion program. In fact, one of my leadership papers involved addiction in the nursing unit and ANA code of ethics stuff. Got an A on that paper!!! Yes, do it!! My ADN to BSN didn't require hospital clinical, so I did not have to get my program involved because I didn't have patient care involved. Good luck to you!!!

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    Agree with dagobah. As long as there's no clinicals your monitoring program really has no say or business re your schooling. Your license is Unencumbered and thus unrestricted so you're good there too. Check out university of Ohio rn-BSN, no clinicals and nursing courses are only 5 weeks long. Good luck it'll all work out. It always does.

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    Not only would you be doing something useful anyway, your positive actions should count toward your program activities. If you can do this, go full speed ahead. Never know, that degree might be the stepping stone to a good job in your future. Good luck.

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