going back to school...

[sunnyskiesRN]

I have a career-oriented question regarding getting a BSN vs. MSN (without the BSN given along the way) when I already have a BA in English, plus the AS in Nursing. Which one would be better to do? They are both online classes, not really sure of how long the MSN would take, but they said because I already have a BA, I could take their RN-to-MSN program over the RN-to-BSN one, and get an MSN, but they would NOT award the BSN and the MSN at the end of the program (just the MSN). These are for two different schools, btw. Any advice?

[NAURN]

Many of the RN-MSN programs do this (I am researching MSN programs as well) where they don't award you the BSN, only the MSN, which is fine if you FINISH. If you stop for any reason and don't go on, you are not only out the masters, but the bachelors as well.

Even the RN-MSN program requires some BSN course work, "bridge work", usually a couple of semester's worth that you would not have gotten with your other Bachelors. I think if your goal is the MSN, I would go the RN-MSN route. You can get an RN-BSN in a couple of semesters as well and actually be able to be awarded the BSN JUST IN CASE you don't finish the MSN.

For me, I have a hectic life, with hubby and kids so I will be doing an online RN-BSN (completely online) and then when I am ready I will go for my MSN. What do you want your master's in? If it's education or leadership, you can even do those online as well sometimes.