Does RN-BSN programs have more "old" people???

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So I am debating on whether or not to take an ADN route and then get my BSN directly after; or take a route directly for the BSN. Among other considerations, I was wondering which route had a more younger crowd to match my age (I'm 19) as I think it would make my experience more enjoyable.

He's asking a valid question for his age and sex.

I agree (although I can't comment on the "and sex" part):lol2:. College, even for nursing majors, is an experience for traditional students. It's much more than acquiring the formal education to reach some occupational goal. When I reminisce about my "college days" with friends, I can't recall of any story that started with "do you remember that day in chemistry lab...". My best friend (still!) was my roommate and we never had a single class together.

My clinical group was a bunch of traditional aged student and two "old" people (me and another 30 something fogey LOL). Did we bring some useful life experience to the youngins? Yes. Did we have fun and hang out after class, form a study group or become lifelong friends? NO! Because we had totally different priorities. We had to cook dinners, clean houses, read bedtime stories, check 5th grade homework, etc. At best, they had to let out their dog. I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting the traditional college experience which, I think, is what the OP was asking about. I did it and had the time of my life!

My advice to OP: get into a traditional BSN program, live on campus for at least one year, play hard, but work harder! G/L and best wishes.

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