Got accepted into BSN while in ADN

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I applied to my school of choice, BSN program that starts this fall 24'. In the middle of it my ADN program that originally got a denial letter called me offering me a seat and I took it because I didn't know what my chances are. So, dilemma here is IDK what to do because I ultimately want to get my BSN and I heard this school is much more organized than my ADN program, but I'm almost done with first semester and just have 3 more to go until graduation. What would you do in this situation? 

Specializes in Med-Surg.

If it was me, I would continue on with the ADN coursework while checking with a BSN counselor to see how much of the credits would be allowed in transfer. If they will accept the credits, I would continue on until the start of the BSN program and then begin those courses as planned. However, I would seriously consider (at that point), completing the ADN if there is only two semesters left, and enrolling in an online ADN-BSN bridge program. There are some bridge programs that can be completed in six months. You just need to do your research and weigh your options, and evaluate the most cost-effective way to proceed.

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Specializes in CRNA, Finally retired.
ponderingDNP said:

If it was me, I would continue on with the ADN coursework while checking with a BSN counselor to see how much of the credits would be allowed in transfer. If they will accept the credits, I would continue on until the start of the BSN program and then begin those courses as planned. However, I would seriously consider (at that point), completing the ADN if there is only two semesters left, and enrolling in an online ADN-BSN bridge program. There are some bridge programs that can be completed in six months. You just need to do your research and weigh your options, and evaluate the most cost-effective way to proceed.

How many credits are transferrable?  If it's affordable for you, I'd jump to the BSN if I could do it.  Why pay money for a piece of paper from an online diploma mill when you could be paying for courses directly in or collateral to your nursing classes.?  It took me an extra year but I was able to work and graduate with very little debt.  I made contacts there that helped grt me the first job in the hospital and the shift I wanted (jobs were scarce at the time).  And then you can proceed with your new degree without the hassle of going back to school.  

Specializes in Med-Surg.

I don't believe that I recommended the OP seek out abs "online diploma mill".  Some of the online programs are rigorous and require as much, if not more, dedication to studies than their brick-and-mortar counterparts. Online is an option and is worth considering to see if it would serve its purpose based on personal and/or financial situations. 

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