Is it good school for the future??

aura_of_laura · Jan 29, 2010

That's a really tough decision. A BSN program will give you a solid background in theory, and is a really great option if you don't have to worry too much about money.

An ADN program is much faster - you learn the bare basics needed to be a nurse, but you can start work after only two years.

Money was a big issue for me, so I went for the ADN through my community college - it was $92.00 per credit instead of $500.00 per credit at a normal BSN program. Once I got my license and started working, I was able to afford to finish my BSN (this semester - yay!) right away.

As long as you plan on finishing a BSN at some time, grad schools don't care whether you went to a four year school or you got your ADN first. It's the commitment to education that's important, not the commitment to a huge amount of debt ;-)

S.Gettes · Jan 30, 2010

In today’s competitive arena, there are a number of institutes with excellent track record of results during the previous sessions. It is very important when it comes to the big task of selecting where to complete your studies, to consider the results that the particular establishments bring with them. Good factors to consider include but are not limited to:

The Institute holds Accreditation with a reputed University.
The Institute is having many good reviews.
The institute has Highly Proficient Faculty.
Availability of Nursing Degree Education online.
Support back up of the Faculty & staff.
Feature of Virtual Class environment.
It is located in the state you desire considering the convenience to approach.

The top ten colleges for nursing degrees are said to be University of Washington, Seattle- University of Pennsylvania- University of California, San Francisco - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill - University of Illinois, Chicago - Columbia University - University of Texas, Austin - University of Pittsburgh - John Hopkins University - Yale University.

For the details in depth of these schools and their programs you can go to http://www.nursingstudenttutor.com/nursing/selecting-colleges-for-nursing-career.html it was just too much to put on here. Good Luck with finding the path in which you wish to take :)

hibiscusetc · Feb 7, 2012

is it good school for the future??
i accepted auhs( american university of health sciences)in ca for bsn. do you think is it a good school for the future career? i’m really confused. in addition, between bsn and adn programs which one is better for the future? i will be the fnp and i got several acceptance letters from bsn schools and adn schools. some bsn schools are private schools. i have to pay a lot of money for tuition but i guess it is good for my future career rather than choosing adn program? the beneficial thing from adn program is cheap tuition (around $26 per unit). however, i might have difficult time to get a job in the future?? help me! =)
thanks!

with an adn (or asn-associates of science in nursing, basically same thing) or a bsn, you can take the nclex (licensure exam) to become an rn. so if you are looking to save time and money, an adn program might be right for you. the down side of having an adn degree rather than a bsn is that you typically get paid less and there is very little room for career advancement. i don't know any hospitals that do not require at least a bachelor's degree to become a nurse manager or higher. if you want to move higher than nurse manager, a master’s degree (msn) should be the next step even though it is not always required.

now my recommendation to you is to go ahead and do a bsn program since you'll need that bachelor's degree to get a better paying job or for any career advancements

the main advantages of the bsn are in job opportunities. from an income standpoint, most health care facilities in the us will pay a differential for the bsn about $2,000 to $3,000 per year. basically, the salary between the rn and bsn-rn won’t matter in the beginning. the significant difference appears when it comes to the possibility of employment. almost all job listings state bsn preferable, your bsn automatically gives you a hiring preference, and may get you a position you want instead of a job that is available. moreover, many positions require bsn or higher for any supervisory or management position because people found that the bsn graduates have better critical thinking and leadership skills. if you want to move into advanced practice, or specialization in nursing through graduate school, a msn degree is required. in order to attend a master of nursing program, you must have completed a bachelor of nursing program.