Job opportunities ADN vs BSN (also ACT ques)

[MsApril]

Hey!

I'm wondering if an ADN would offer me the same employment opportunities as a BSN. Also, does anyone know what the ACT is like - the school I'm applying to requires it. I'm originally from nowheresville,NY

ACTs aren't required; and with an ADN you can get a $30 job right out of school, so I just want to make sure I'm making the best degree choice.

Thank you all!

[TCloud25]

Hey!

I'm wondering if an ADN would offer me the same employment opportunities as a BSN. Also, does anyone know what the ACT is like - the school I'm applying to requires it. I'm originally from nowheresville,NY

ACTs aren't required; and with an ADN you can get a $30 job right out of school, so I just want to make sure I'm making the best degree choice.

Thank you all!

It just all depends. I don't know ANYWHERE in Mississippi where they are paying registered nurses, whether ADN or BSN, 30$ an hour. At least in a hospital setting anyway. And I'm guessing unless you plan to travel, after a few years of experience, that's as good as it's going to get. As far as an ADN vs a BSN I guess it would depend on your preference. With an ADN you still get the title of registered nurse but a Registered Nurse is all you can be. There is no advancement. With a BSN you would more than likely be offered higher positions, which result in more pay and I THINK that a BSN nurse may start off making a dollar more in some areas, but definitely not much if any. But don't quote me on that. So no, the BSN would offer you more employment opportunities. But would they choose a BSN over an ADN? Not always. Even shot all the way around. Then there is the matter of timing; ADN - 2 years, BSN - 2+ 2. And make SURE you check the prerequisites of the program you're applying for. They vary from school to school. Either way, good luck!

[TCloud25]

Hey!

I'm wondering if an ADN would offer me the same employment opportunities as a BSN. Also, does anyone know what the ACT is like - the school I'm applying to requires it. I'm originally from nowheresville,NY

ACTs aren't required; and with an ADN you can get a $30 job right out of school, so I just want to make sure I'm making the best degree choice.

Thank you all!

Oh and I forgot to mention the ACT. it's one of the main things they look at when the selection starts. It can make or break you. It can be difficult if you don't prepare. So I recommend you attend an ACT workshop and use this YouTube channel called Keshwani Prep. He helps study for the Teas, GMAT, SAT, ACT, etc. he's awesome and will go through every problem in the book, every step, and even show you a couple of work-around to make solving problems easier.

[MsApril]

Thank you for the replies:geek:

I figured hourly pay would be lower in MS compared to NY given that everything is so much cheaper, I just wanted to make sure ADNs and BSNs have the same likelihood of gaining employment out of school here.

Also big thanks for the ACT info, I also found an online practice test from princetonreview! That had been worrying me the most. I've spoken to all of my friends back in NY and no one took them so I was convinced it would be some horribly difficult test:bluecry1:. It looks like it will be the equivalent of NYS Regent though and I aced all of those with almost perfect scores so my worry has almost completely dispersed :)

Thank you again!!