Degree Options

Future-nurse · Jun 28, 2008

Oh yeah of course an ADN then going for your BSN will take longer because you have that lag time in between (taking the NCLEX, then applying for a BSN program which then has a few month gap between when they accept you and when you start the BSN program) BUT you get to become an RN sooner and as mah mamma always said "one step at a time"

siby.siby · Jun 28, 2008

I agree it does take longer...the school I am going to makes you take practically everything one would need for a BSN and this is only for an ADN. After the pre-reqs and before applying to the prgram I would need 3-4 classes to get an AA, so I have decided to get my AA and then apply for a BSN.

I guess it really depends on your choice and lifestyle...right now I want to take advantage of being able to apply anywhere since it is easy for me to pick and go (to any BSN school that accepts me) then for someone else. :)

Good luck with everything!

Oh yeah of course an ADN then going for your BSN will take longer because you have that lag time in between (taking the NCLEX, then applying for a BSN program which then has a few month gap between when they accept you and when you start the BSN program) BUT you get to become an RN sooner and as mah mamma always said "one step at a time"

llg, PhD, RN · Jun 28, 2008

Yes, it usually takes longer overall. However, you can often get financial assistance from your employer by getting an Associate's Degree first, becoming an RN ... and then going back to school for the BSN. So, the longer route may be cheaper, depending on what type of financial aid you can get at the 4-year BSN program.

Which route is best for you depends on your individual situation and preferences. Personally, I wanted the 4-year "college experience" at a major university when I was 18 and don't regret that I took that route. But I understand that different routes are better for some other people.

sensitive nurse · Jun 28, 2008

Hi everyone here,

I am planning to continue my studies and pursue a BSN from an associate RN. The university that I will be studying requires all of the courses/credentials that I took in nursing school to be evaluated.But if i go through online its totally different. they just need my transcript. Right now am just confused. should i go online and do my studies/ or by going to university?wats the difference betweenboth? is there good scope for online studies? is anyone can pls give me more information about these programe?i really apreciate u r help!

thanks a lot in advance!

LoveMyBugs, BSN, CNA, RN · Jun 29, 2008

If me it is going to take a lot longer. While working on my pre-reqs and making sure that I had taken all the required classes for each of the 3 nursing schools I applied to, I ended up with enough credits to earn 2 assoicate degrees just not in the feild of nursing. There is a 4 year school in which I have enough credits to transfer in as a junior and be in the nursing program and graduate in 2 years, however I didnt get into that university and was accepted into a ASN community college program. My college works with the unitersity to offer enrollment after graduation for us to then work on our BSN, which would be 2 more years of schooling part-time. So because I wasn't accepted into the universitys program on the junior level it will take me 4 years to earn that BSN, instead of 2. However after the 2 years at the ASN program I will be working as an RN and there is another university in the area that I belive offers an RN-BSN in 1 year. But I am starting to feel that once I am done with the ASN, I might be done with school for a few years.

djc1981 · Jun 29, 2008

Yes it will usually take longer. However, I'm doing a ADN program. I'll be working and earning decent money, and entering right into a 12 month RN-BSN program starting the fall after I graduate. The difference of time will be minimal, and I will be able to pay for the BSN out of pocket with no student loans.