How much education do you plan on receiving?

FutureRNBets · Jun 5, 2014

Im getting my ADN first then my BSN, and eventually my Masters in something. Im from NE Arkansas and RNs with just their ADN have no issues getting jobs at the hospitals around here. I actually know more nurses with their ADN than their BSN.

Livetoride · Jun 5, 2014

Planning on ADN then continue on to the BSN and want to try to become a NP down the road.

happyinmyheart · Jun 5, 2014

Going straight to BSN right out of high school. Perhaps someday getting my MSN to teach Nursing...

ksw1978 · Jun 5, 2014

I'm doing an Associates leading to RN, and then a bridging course onto a Family NP program. The next 5 years of my life will zip by!

RunBabyRN · Jun 5, 2014

Consider your goals and the job market where you are. Some places don't care whether you have your ADN or your BSN. It's important to be informed!

I went straight for my BSN because I plan to be a CNM, so BSN was a faster route.

Key Lime Pie · Jun 6, 2014

I'm going to a local community college that is partnered with a large university, so I'll get my ADN and then immediately tranfer to the university and get my BSN 3 semesters later.

I currently work as a CNA for the hospital I'd like to work at as an RN, and they just recently informed us that starting in 2016 they will no longer hire internal applicants with an ADN, only BSN or higher, so I'm glad I'm going this route. The cutoff date is much earlier for non-internal applicants (sometime in 2015, I think) and even then, from now on they'll only hire ADNs who have plans to go back and get their BSN.

daetor2012 · Jun 6, 2014

I'm going to a local community college that is partnered with a large university, so I'll get my ADN and then immediately tranfer to the university and get my BSN 3 semesters later.
I currently work as a CNA for the hospital I'd like to work at as an RN, and they just recently informed us that starting in 2016 they will no longer hire internal applicants with an ADN, only BSN or higher, so I'm glad I'm going this route (the cutoff date is much earlier for non-internal applicants).

That's pretty awesome, because like you mentioned a BSN is becoming more of a requirement in the Nursing field. I wish I could just get my ADN and easily land a nursing job after graduating, but even applicants with their BSN are struggling to land employment.

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Jun 6, 2014

I'm getting my ADN first. It's not an issue in my area. You need to research the job market in your area. I am going to egg my BSN at some point but many places want a BSN + experience. So I will get my experience with my ADN and go from there. But I live in a small town.

mom2twins9909 · Jun 6, 2014

I've been taking my prereqs at a community college and recently applied to a university so I will have a back up. I would just rather get my BSN right off the bat. Instead of getting an ADN and then going back for BSN. Whoever accepts me though I will go with!! :yes:

mrsoly2010 · Jun 6, 2014

I am getting my ADN first and then immediately after, work on my BSN while working as an RN. My employer will be requiring BSN in the near future, but you can be hired on as long as you are working on your BSN.

I already have a job as an RN on the current med/surg floor I work on as a PCT once I graduate. It all works out because my goal is to be an ER/trauma or ICU nurse, and these jobs typically require you to have med/surg experience.

dc1994 · Jun 6, 2014

My ultimate goal right now is to get my BSN, but I'm going to apply to the ASN and BSN programs at the same time. That way if I don't get in one, I might get in the other...or maybe get in both...