HELP!!! ADN or BSN

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I need advise ...Im stuck. I will be applying to 2 nursing school for this year. But need input on which one (if I was to get accepted to both). I am a LVN (I and one is a ADN and the other is a BSN.

Tarleton State - BSN

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1) 54 miles from home

2) only two more semesters longer than the ADN program

3) I could borrow the additional money for babysitting. (3 in school 2 preschool)

4) starts fall/05

5) I wanted to get my BSN anyway.If I do it this was I am saving time and money

6) by starting in the fall I could go to my CC during the summer and complete my AA degree and then I would be done with all the pre classes required. With the exception of stats ,I forgot about that...

Weatherford

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1) only three semester and I could be done 5/06

2) I would get minimal FA because I am maxed out

3) about 40 miles from home

4) starts 6/05

I just want to get done but, it looks like the BSN program is a better choice. Maybe I just needed to write all this down and compare myself..I you were in my situation what would you do? Providing the chances are ok that you would get into both.

SmilingBluEyes

20,964 Posts

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I would, in your case, do the BSN. And I do have an adn, so it's not a "BSN is better thing" for me, but it seems the better choice in YOUR situation. Good luck.

*PICURN*

254 Posts

I also have an ADN (and plan to get my BSN)

In your specific situation, I would also have to agree w/you to get the BSN

Specializes in Home Health Care.

It sounds like you'd rather get the BSN, so why not? :wink2: It makes perfect sense to me to go that route. Good luck.... hope you get your acceptance soon! :balloons:

CarVsTree

1,078 Posts

Specializes in Trauma ICU, MICU/SICU.

As long as you can handle it financially and family dynamic wise, go for the BSN.

Yes, writing it down often does the trick.

Good luck!

Tweety, BSN, RN

33,537 Posts

Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

I agree, go for the BSN, it starts a year earlier, and isn't that much more commuting time.

Good luck.

RedSox33RN

1,483 Posts

Specializes in Emergency Dept, M/S.

Agreed with everyone here! You have the opportunity NOW to complete your BSN, so I would take it. We all know that life sometimes gets in the way at unexpected times, and you may not have the time/money later on. :)

Best of luck to you!

manna, BSN, RN

2,038 Posts

If you know for a fact that you want your BSN eventually, why wait? Do it now.

Good luck, whatever you decide! :)

Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

All of you are the best:bowingpur . I just needed some support . I will apply at both schools just to make sure I have somewhere to go to school. Thank you for your replys......

SarasotaRN2b

1,164 Posts

txspadequeen921, wow! i felt like i was reading my same dilemma. for me too, the bsn program will require a minimum of one-hour travel in one direction while the adn, is directly across the street! but i too have surpassed the amount of f.a. i would be able to get.

i decided on accepting the bsn because besides the money issue, i'll be closer to my goal of being a nursing educator (if i still head in that direction).

of course, i'm single with no children, so for me i won't have the same familial responsibilities, but i think that if you can go for the bsn, it would be a great step if you do want to go further with a higher degree (master's etc.).

good luck to you!

kris

i need advise ...im stuck. i will be applying to 2 nursing school for this year. but need input on which one (if i was to get accepted to both). i am a lvn (i and one is a adn and the other is a bsn.

tarleton state - bsn

--------------------

1) 54 miles from home

2) only two more semesters longer than the adn program

3) i could borrow the additional money for babysitting. (3 in school 2 preschool)

4) starts fall/05

5) i wanted to get my bsn anyway.if i do it this was i am saving time and money

6) by starting in the fall i could go to my cc during the summer and complete my aa degree and then i would be done with all the pre classes required. with the exception of stats ,i forgot about that...

weatherford

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1) only three semester and i could be done 5/06

2) i would get minimal fa because i am maxed out

3) about 40 miles from home

4) starts 6/05

i just want to get done but, it looks like the bsn program is a better choice. maybe i just needed to write all this down and compare myself..i you were in my situation what would you do? providing the chances are ok that you would get into both.

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