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H! I'm a 20 year old about to start my second year of college. My whole life growing up for some reason I just assumed I would be a nurse. Maybe it was my dad rubbing off of me but I always assumed that's what I would do. So I have done a year of pre reps for my local nursing program but the last 6 months I have become discouraged with my choice. I don't really know that nursing would make me the happiest. I have always been extremely fascinated by the process of pregnancy and birth. I've been researching careers that deal with that, and also that don't require years and years of schooling. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE some input. Are there careers in that field that you would suggest? Thanks so much!

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OP, it is very simple. Get the list of pre reqs required for the ASN program, stop listening to the counselors at your school, sign up for whatever classes you need & then apply to the ASN program.

The only reason it is taking you so long is because you are taking 1-2 classes at a time. If you took a full time class load you would've been done with your pre-reqs awhile ago.

As far as getting your BSN, you get get that online while you're working.

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Yeah I was talking about the last option this whole times. Becoming an rn then transferring to get my bachelors. And so an ASN if a nursing program that takes two years right?

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ASN is associates of science in nursing. It is a 2 year degree that allows you to sit for the NCLEX when you finish.

An ASN program usually does not require prereqs (definitely not 2 years of prereqs ). There is NO reason to get an associate of science (AS) degree then get an ASN. You would have 2 associates degrees for no purpose (can you even get 2 associates degrees?)

There is also no reason to get a ASN, then transfer to a BSN program, and I don't think you can event do that.. You would already be an RN, so you would need a RN to BSN program.

And OP means original poster, so yes, you are the OP.

Yes, ASN programs require prereqs. Mine required 3 semesters worth. An ASN is an Associate's in Nursing which allows you to sit for the NCLEX-RN. The exact same that a BSN allows you to sit for. A BSN is a Bachelors degree in nursing. This is what I am saying. You need to do research and understand the difference in degrees and licenses and what your area hires because you don't understand what they are. You need to google it all and decide what is best.

If you had actually done any research you would know what an ASN is. You come on here telling us situations that don't make sense. We try to help, but you don't know what we or your counsellors are talking about. If you were unsure what the counselors meant, you need to ask them. They can answer your questions.

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Yeah I was talking about the last option this whole times. Becoming an rn then transferring to get my bachelors. And so an ASN if a nursing program that takes two years right?

Yes, an ASN degree should only take 2 years whereas a BSN takes 4 [years]. But once you get your ASN you can start working sooner & get your BSN online.

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Okay thanks for all your input.

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So an ASN and an ADN are two different things? My community college offers ADN. Associates degree in nursing.

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So an ASN and an ADN are two different things? My community college offers ADN. Associates degree in nursing.

No, they are the same thing.

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That's what I've been referring to this whole time. I think I'm just going to do the two years of pre reqs then go into the ADN program and start working if I can. I have done research and quite a few hospitals are hiring rns. I'm already done with my first year of pre reqs so I only need one more if I do it that route.

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That's what I've been referring to this whole time. I think I'm just going to do the two years of pre reqs then go into the ADN program and start working if I can. I have done research and quite a few hospitals are hiring rns. I'm already done with my first year of pre reqs so I only need one more if I do it that route.

Awesome & good luck to you. If you have any more questions we are here!

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Thank you very much! I appreciate all who gave me information without making me feel incompetent. ��

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That's what I've been referring to this whole time. I think I'm just going to do the two years of pre reqs then go into the ADN program and start working if I can. I have done research and quite a few hospitals are hiring rns. I'm already done with my first year of pre reqs so I only need one more if I do it that route.

Are they hiring ASN nurses or BSN nurses? Nobody is trying to make you feel incompetent. But there is a miscommunication problem which is why I encouraged you to do research.

People refer to an ASN as an ADN. An ASN is an Associate's of Science in Nursing. When people on here say ADN it refers to an Associate's Degree in Nursing. You either graduate with a degree in the arts or science. 98% of nursing degrees are science degrees.

I don't think there was anything wrong with me asking you to do some research so we could understand what you were saying to us as none of us could tell at the beginning, then midway through telling us they were actually offering you an ASN. I was thinking they wanted you to get a prenursing degree which was not the case. We could not adequately advise you without the whole story.

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Sorry I just hadn't ever heard or seen the prefixes so I assumed ASN was an ADN. I don't think my college offers ASN. I've only been told about the associates degree in nursing. Does it differ from state to state? I live in California. And also I had done research a while ago for jobs and most of them said a BLS was required and I mixed that up with a bachelors degree which is why I just listened to my counselors when they suggested getting my bachelors.

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