Grrr..I was so sure...

[vetiver]

I am working on my pre-req's at a CC where I had planned to get my ADN. I figured that I could start working sooner that way, then get my RN-BSN-MSN through UABirmingham.

Should I rush to get a license and a job, or just focus on getting through school?

I thought I had it all figured out, until I learned that my CC has moved the Nursing school facility to another campus an hour away! I could do a University BSN program 10 minutes from home! GRRR.

Any advice? I know people ask BSN or ADN all the time. I guess I need to know if rushing to get a job is worth it, if you still have to go to school while you're working. I can use my finaid money for now, so working isn't a huge priority. But 6-8 hours per week of just driving cuts into the gas and childcare budget a lot.

Thanks in advance.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

If working is not an issue I'd certainly go straight for the more advanced degree. Learn with as few distractions and outside stressors as possible.

[Mexarican]

based on the circumstances u speak it seems as if your mind was made up for u. it may end being a blessing in disguise when you look back years from now with your BSN in hand. GL on your choice as gas is incredibly ridiculous right now!!

Mex

[brandi29]

well i was just wondering which CC you were talking about. i applied to Jeff state, UAB, and JSU for the fall and now im just waiting..

[clhRN2b2010]

This path has thrown me a lot of curve balls also. I have one more semester of pre req's and I have gone from being sure I wanted to go to a private, expensive school and have it over with in 13 months to going to ADN to BSN to MSN route at my local CC, and finally I am at the point of applying and find myself hoping for a local BSN program at a state university. Each time, I had great reason for wanting that path and each time some roadblock got thrown up in my path. Now, I am comfortable that if the BSN path doesn't work out and I don't get aceepted, then ADN is the place I was meant to be. Each path has it's advantages and disadvantages, I am learning to do the best I can and accept what happens graciously.

Best wishes to you!