JamesStacy

Hi everyone and thanks for your time. I have received some very helpful information thus far from the forums and would like even more advice from those of you already in this profession. Ultimately I would like to pursue a career as a CRNA. At the moment I am trying to decide between getting the ADN or BSN first. While the ADN program would be best for me because of my location and financial situation and would also allow me to work while I am going RN-BSN since I am 30 and do have children the income would be helpful. Just wondering since my long term goal is CRNA would I be at a disadvantage by going ADN-BSN-CRNA? I know it would take a little longer but would I still receive a good enough education to really be considered into a CRNA program? Is someone who goes from RN-BSN viewed in a less desirable way as compared to those who begin their career with a BSN when applying for an MSN program? Thank You!

Hello everyone! I would appreciate any and all advice on how best to approach a career in nursing. I am married with 2 children and work in an industry that is to dependant on the health of the economy. After 10 years of hard work there layoffs are still a regular issue at certain times of the year. I want to give my family a better life and will be starting school this fall to begin the process of becoming a RN. My question is should I pursue the ASN or BSN before going to work as a nurse? Is the starting pay different? My current job won't be too demanding while I go to school and I eventually would like to get a Masters. So I'm not sure if I should get the ASN, go to work and then pursue the BSN or just go ahead and get the BSN first? What would be the pros and cons of each? Also wondering if there are some jobs in the meantime that would be beneficial to my education. Maybe an Aide of some sort. I have no idea how the medical industry works so any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time! :loveya: Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone! I would appreciate any and all advice on how best to approach a career in nursing. I am married with 2 children and work in an industry that is to dependant on the health of the economy. After 10 years of hard work there layoffs are still a regular issue at certain times of the year. I want to give my family a better life and will be starting school this fall to begin the process of becoming a RN. My question is should I pursue the ASN or BSN? Is the starting pay different? My current job won't be too demanding while I go to school and I eventually would like to get a Masters. So I'm not sure if I should get the ASN, go to work and then pursue the BSN or just go ahead and get the BSN first? What would be the pros and cons of each? Also wondering if there are some jobs in the meantime that would be beneficial to my education. Maybe an Aide of some sort. I have no idea how the medical industry works so any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time! :loveya: Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.