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As has been stated already every program is different but I was accepted into a BSN program with a 4.0 in all science courses and an overall GPA of 3.79 and I still wasn't sure I was going to get in. It is very competitive in some of these programs.

Elle, you bring up some very good points. I absolutely do plan on going to grad school so the BSN is necessary. Also, I have some good news!! I have received an academic scholarship from the school with the BSN program and it actually makes the cost of the entire program only $10K more expensive than the ADN program. Plus I will be receiving at least $10K from a state program that focuses on higher learning. So at this point I am at the same cost as the ADN program. The BSN program starts in January and I am excited!! Thanks for the responses and advice.

I want to thank everyone for their insights...the ADN route is how I was leaning and it looks like there is no chance of getting in the winter semester but next fall shouldn't be a problem. It does just boggle my mind that school would be so expensive in relation to future earning potential. Thanks again everyone!! You have been very helpful!!

I also posted this question in the students section but thought maybe I could get some advice from those who have finished school and are working RNs. I have been accepted to a BSN program that begins in January and graduates May 2012. However, some money that I was going to use for school is no longer available (looong story) so I will have to borrow the money. This is a private school so I would leave with around 80-100K in debt (no joke). I want to be an RN but I am considering entering an ADN program and then taking an RN-BSN program down the road. Seems like a whole lot of money to pay out every month after graduation. I was just looking for insights from any of you who have been through this already. Thanks for your time.

Hello everyone, this is my first post and I just joined...I have been accepted to a BSN program that begins in January. I was curious what kind of debt BSN grads are leaving school with? Much to my surprise some money I was counting on to help with school is no longer an option and I go to a private school so I would graduate with 80-100K in debt!! Ouch!! I want to be an RN but I am considering going into an ADN program and then taking an RN-BSN program. $1000 a month loan payments do not sound like much fun. Just wanted to see what others experiences are.