Enza

wait what does this all mean? because I'm starting my ADN now and im just trying to plan out my educational future.

In what ways is your program different? and no, I haven't commented on taking an RN to MSN although I have considered it. The reason I chose BSN is because most hospitals near me are becoming magnet and are requiring nurses to have a BSN. Also, I am very interested in becoming a CRNA and apparently you need two years of experience with a BSN in order to get accepted into most CRNA programs so it would essentially be pointless to go RN to MSN.. at least from my understanding.

okay thanks for your help!

Is anyone taking the online program at University of Illinois Chicago? I'm very interested in applying once I complete my ADN. However, I'm somewhat nervous because it's online. I'm super new to all of this and was wondering if someone could explain to me what an online program is like and possibly their personal experiences.

How do tests work?

oh okay, just what I thought. Do your professors ever post videos from their lectures or anything like that? or do you strictly end up using your books and the internet

what exactly is an "online class"? Do you just have a list of assignments and deadlines and go from there?

I'm looking for an RN to BSN program and many of them are online. I'm definitely considering it because it will allow me to get experience while still continuing my education. However, I am worried that I will not have the same educational experience as I would in an actual school setting. I would truly appreciate for people to post their online education experiences and whether or not you would recommend online education to others. What was your typical "school day"? Do you feel like you missed out on anything? Thank you for sharing your stories! :)

i wonder if the fact that you're getting your degree online has anything to do with it.

When I enrolled in school I had no idea what I specifically wanted to do in the nursing field so to be safe, I decided to just start off with an ADN and then use an RN-BSN program once I figured out what exactly I wanted to become. After having ACL reconstructive surgery nearly a week ago, I decided that I wanted to become a nurse anesthetist! Are there any CRNAs on here that can give me some pointers on schooling? In other words, did you go to school all at once? or did you go for your BSN and then work for a while and then go back? I'm also not exactly sure what I need to do to become a CRNA... could you walk me through the steps?

xtxrn I remember you saying you have an ADN like I will have.. What job do you currently hold? and where? i.e: hospital.... etc. What does your job entail? I want to figure out what I would exactly like to do with my future once I obtain my degree.

so i other words, if I complete my ADN I will be considered over qualified for a LPN position in most cases?

Right, my goal is to get my ADN.. I have already started the process. However, there is a lot of rumor that the hospital I was planning to work at only hires BSN. So i was hoping to maybe work in a Dr.'s office part time while completing a RN-BSN program.. It's all really confusing to me and I'm just trying to map out my education in advance so that when I finally finish my ADN I know what to do next and I have an actual plan to follow.

thank you so much! you're the nicest person that has helped me on here!

SORRY!! I'm very new to this. and yes, I suppose I meant LPN. I was just wondering what I would need to do after my ADN to be able to work in a pediatric office doing things like taking vitals... etc. I'm not exactly sure what degree I would need for that.

As a child, I always wanted to be like the nurses in my pediatric doctor's office. Is it possible for me to pursue this after receiving my ADN? What jobs are available for people with an ADN?

you don't happen to work in Illinois do you? Lots of people are saying that Illinois is starting to change into BSN only. I have tried to research it, but like you said it hasn't been very ironed out yet and it's rather difficult to find a definitive answer.

Yes, I saw! It is very helpful! thank you so much for guiding me in the right direction!:)

I have been google-ing. However, I haven't been able to find much. Usually Google is very sensitive as to what you enter. Therefore, someone else who may search the same topic may end up with different results than myself simply because of the way they word their search. Also, it is important to note that seeing as I am a new nursing student, I know far less about the career than that of someone with much more experience, such as yourself. That being said, it is always best to get more than one opinion. x amount of eyes are always better than two. I was simply looking for people who were willing to help ( TraumaRUs Nurse_ Extern & Jules A - Thank you all for your consideration). Don't make is sound like I'm taking advantage of you or something because I'm only doing what this website was designed for.

can someone help me find colleges near chicago that offer this?

I've heard it's possible to skip BSN after obtaining an ADN and go straight to MSN... HOW?! can someone please walk me through step-by-step?

so what you're saying is that I should follow through with my AAS RN, once I pass that find a job and then essentially go back to school for my BSN? how long will that take roughly?

I'm attending a community college in my area that offers an AAS RN degree, which I'm assuming is the same thing you all call an ADN degree (are they the same??).... My college counselor said that by the time I graduate I will also have an RN title. So I guess I will be an ADN RN?I was told, worst case scenario, I could always go to another four-year school after I graduate from this school... but will I need to? I find this all super confusing. I'm only 18 and this will be my first year of college so this is all still very new to me. So essentially what I'm asking for is opinions on the decision I have made. what are some differences between the degree I will have and a bachelors? or BSN? I'm so confused about all the different degrees and what they mean! please help! thank you so much for your time! -Enza :redbeathe

I'm going to be attending Harper Community College in the fall to begin my Pre-Requisites. They essentially gave me two options: One option would be to attend their school for three years and obtain an AAS and become a RN, by following this path, I am unable to transfer out. Worst case scenario I go back to school after I complete my three years and obtain my bachelors degree. Option number two would be that I attend the college to complete my pre-requisites based upon the transfer school's requirements and attend school for about 5 years and obtain my bachelors... I chose option number one, because they told me that the only different between AAS RN and BSN RN is the ability to be promoted in the field, so for example, to become a head nurse... Is this true? What is the difference between the two degrees? my plan is to become an ER nurse.. will I be able to follow through on my dream with the option I chose? Thank you for your help! I'm just a newbie and this is all very confusing to me! Enza

I'm going to be attending Harper Community College in the fall to begin my Pre-Requisites. They essentially gave me two options: One option would be to attend their school for three years and obtain an AAS and become a RN, by following this path, I am unable to transfer out. Worst case scenario I go back to school after I complete my three years and obtain my bachelors degree. Option number two would be that I attend the college to complete my pre-requisites based upon the transfer school's requirements and attend school for about 5 years and obtain my bachelors... I chose option number one, because they told me that the only different between AAS RN and BSN RN is the ability to be promoted in the field, so for example, to become a head nurse... Is this true? What is the difference between the two degrees? my plan is to become an ER nurse.. will I be able to follow through on my dream with the option I chose? Thank you for your help! I'm just a newbie and this is all very confusing to me! :redbeathe Enza