Online RN-BSN or RN-MSN? What's Best???

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I will be graduating from an ADN program this May!!! I am looking into doing either a RN-BSN or RN-MSN program. What are the opinions on each? What are the best and/or cheapest programs. I will be working after I get my license and starting a family. Help please! :D

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

The answer to your question depends on your career aspirations.

If you want to be a generalist with the option of career advancement and qualifying for positions away from the bedside, the BSN will be fine. If you want to specialize in leadership, or be a nurse educator, you will need the MSN degree. If you want to be an APRN (CRNA, midwife, NP or CNS), you will definitely need the MSN degree.

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Specializes in NICU( RN), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Audrey I am graduating in 18 days and I am struggling on which to do as well. My end goal us to become a nurse practitioner and obtain my msn and then DNP is required. I have found a few ADN to MSN programs that award a BSN while in the program. A part of me wants to do that, but I am afraid I might get in over my head. Have you looked into Frontier nursing?

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I have not looked into Frontier. I was looking into both Oklahoma-Wesleyan and Indiana-Wesleyan. I'm looking for an online school that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I'm interested in teaching in the future (I think). I'm looking for a reputable institution that is cost efficient and can be done in a timely manner.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

I f you have any desire to do a DNP, most require a BSN regardless if you have an MSN.

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Specializes in Psych, Hospice, Surgical unit, L&D/Postpartum.

look at SNHU RN to MSN online option. it offers the BSN midway through the program.

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