Is an ADN or accelerated BSN program the best for me?

[millsnd]

I have been asking about nursing a few different ways on here and I'm learning more each time. I have a more detailed question now. I eventually want to be a physician assistant and because the programs are competitive, I want good medical experience before I apply for a program. I already have a BS pre-med so I am wondering if an accelerated BSN program for people who already have degrees or an ADN program would be better. Since I will eventually become a PA, I won't be in nursing for a very long time as long as things go as planned. So frankly, which program would be easier and quicker and does anyone have any suggestions for schools in Northern/Central California? Also, is there such a thing as an accelerated ADN program? Thanks, I appreciate your adivice.

[Gimmie]

Hi,

First post so I will try to make it a good one, If you have a pre-med BS then you really don't have to go the nursing route you can apply for PA school now since most of the pre reqs are the same I also want to become a PA but I am going ADN (now) BSN (online) then I can apply but I live in CO where there are only two PA schools highly competitive and one requires patient contact so i have to go this way so I can appy to both, in california the Programs I found were the following and you can go to the following website to check out other states I hope this Helps Gimmie

California - Davis Physician Assistant Program

Drew University Physician Assistant Program

Loma Linda Physician Assistant Program

Riverside Community College Physician Assistant Program

Samuel Merritt Physician Assistant Program

San Joaquin Valley College Physician Assistant Program

Stanford Primary Care Associate Program

Touro - California Physician Assistant Program

Southern California Primary Care Physician Assistant Program

Western University Physician Assistant Studies

http://healthguideusa.org/phyasst/texas_physician_assistant_programs.htm

[work&play]

Why don't you just get a CNA course in a hospital work there while you get in the PA program