Desperately need advice please help!!!

[skittles, GN]

I just graduated my ADN program, I have thought long and hard about it and I'm pretty sure that I am going to go right back to school full time and do the RN to BSN program, I most likely will not work because alot of hospitals dont want to hire a new grad only part time or PRN and I don't want to work full time along with school full time. Does anyone know anyone who has gone straight out of nursing school to get their bachelors and then found a job afterwards?

alot of people have told me its a good idea, I even asked the nsna about it but I have never heard of anyone who has actually done the RN to BSN without working

[Curious1alwys, BSN, RN]

Just wanted to say that IMHO your plan would NOT mean career suicide. I did the same, essentially, and was able to apply to new grad RN positions because I was within so many months of getting my degree. Or had worked less than a year as a RN. I got a job....But...biggest pro to doing PT Bachelors while working....hospital will pay tuition reimbursement!! I did not have that option because I left d/t pregnancy/family reasons so could not continue with both work and school. I'd start applying and if you don't get any leads, just enroll in your program. Good Luck!

[janice_c67, BSN, RN]

RN to BSN isn't that difficult while working, I am doing it right now and I work full time. Do not wait to finish BSN to start looking for a job, I would find a job first then start the BSN online. Once out of nursing school clinicals you kind of start to get rusty, so waiting isn't going to do you any good.

[Jory, MSN, APRN, CNM]

I think you would have a hard time finding a job if you didn't find work now. I have NEVER heard of anyone quitting while doing an RN-BSN.