AlexBergstrom

I am getting ready to start nursing school and I think I have decided on the ADN program at Seattle Central CC. My reasons for choosing this route are the relative ease of getting in (compared to UW, where I have a BS in Public Health) and the cost. I'm wondering what the experience of some of you ADN RN's has been getting jobs in Seattle. Have you had trouble without a BSN? I'd also like to know about any hospitals in the area that help pay for ADN-BSN programs or Masters programs. I read in another thread that UW takes applicants to their Masters program who have only a BA+ADN, so I think that is my best option a couple years down the road. Thanks in advance for your help.

Thank you all for your responses. I'm much more comfortable choosing the ADN route for now with this information.

So after a fair amount of research on this board I'm comfortable with my decision to sign up for an ADN program. It's less expensive and the application process is much more forgiving. However, I realize there are some limitations that not having a BSN might create for me. Are there programs for existing RN's to earn a BSN or an MSN while continuing to work? If so, is it necessary to earn the BSN before getting an MSN or can you go for the MSN as long as you are an RN? Also I hadn't heard of an accelerated BSN program before this website so any information on that (locations/cost/time) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help.