LVN or ADN??

[Rice_in_Space, ASN, RN]

which one is a better route?

after I get my VN license work a part VN then pursue BSN?

or

Go for ADN and then purse BSN, while hoping to get a job here in San Diego.

I know how hard it is to get a job as a newly grad nurse, but this is my calling and I always wanted to become a nurse.

can somebody please give me a good advice???

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

which one is a better route?

after I get my VN license work a part VN then pursue BSN?

or

Go for ADN and then purse BSN, while hoping to get a job here in San Diego.

I know how hard it is to get a job as a newly grad nurse, but this is my calling and I always wanted to become a nurse.

can somebody please give me a good advice???

...ADN and be prepared to move to find work as a new grad. With some experience you might be able to move back. If not, get the BSN in your new location and then try moving back.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Neither the LVN license nor the ADN offers good job prospects in the San Diego area. If you want to remain in the area, earning a BSN degree is the safest bet.

[NICUismylife, ADN, BSN, RN]

Because of California's RN-to-patient mandated ratios, it can be difficult to find a job as an LVN, and most will be in areas such as home health, psych, or skilled nursing. RN will be your best bet if you're interested in other specialties. BSN will obviously make you most competitive, but if you need to start working sooner, then getting an ADN and then doing an RN-to-BSN bridge is a good option. Some of the hospitals with magnet status will hire you with an ADN as long as you commit to getting your BSN within a set amount of time.

[vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN]

I did both. I attended a VN program, then worked for almost a year, then completed the RN program.

Yes, next stop for me is BSN!

The perk of working as a VN 1st is you can earn a decent income.

As well, you could potentially gain acceptance to a transition to RN without wait lists.

It's a longer path, but it was worth it to me.

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[Natasha A., CNA, LVN]

I second vintagemother. I finished LVN school and will be starting a bridge program next month. So far no debt and try to keep it that way if you can. try to finish school less than 4 years if you can to save money and create a plan. Clep out most classes if you can and get on some grants and public assistance to pay for school.