If I go for my ASN now, can I go back later to get a BSN?

[LaVanawayj]

Basically the title says it all. I know the major differences between the degrees and I've heard enough about which is better. This is more about starting to work sooner than later and possibly going back to school in the future. Any advice or info?

[Katie828]

Yep, you can certainly go back later. My CC has a ASN-to-BSN program with the local university. It is what I'm planning to do....it is much cheaper to go to school at the CC than do it all at the university.

Good luck,

~K

[soxgirl2008]

Oh my gosh of course you can! There are TONS of RN-BSN programs. A lot of them are completely or almost completely online. My ADN program has agreements with multiple BSN programs.

[zoe92]

There are many RN-BSN programs. I don't know where you live, but most 4 year state universities have some sort of program like this. I've seen traditional RN-BSN, hybrid or even completely online.

[tenn_bsnstudent]

I'm getting my associates in nursing and the hospital I'm working at as a CNT said that after I get my ADN I can work as an RN there and if I decide to bridge to a BSN they will pay for it if I sign a contract to stay there for X amount if years.

[UVA Grad Nursing]

Yes, of course you can pursue a RN-BSN at a later time.

However, you may want to look at the availability of jobs for the Associate degree nurse now. My city has two hospitals. One does not hire ADN grads at all, and the other hires only 10-12 ADN grads and 60-70 BSN grads (from 700+ applications). There is a community college in town that graduates 60 ADN nurses per year. Most of the local ADN grads will need to leave the area if when want to work in an inpatient setting since only 10-20% will be hired locally. The next nearest other hospitals are 70 miles away.

So I would encourage you to look at your local market if you want to stay closeby. Ask employers who they are hiring.