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Actually, I have done several months of research and met with a university, a college transfer representative, and spent time on the phone. All universities require classes such as Microbiology, Statistics, Ethics, Nutrition, college transfer chemistry etc...all of which I don't have yet. They were not required for an associates in nursing. Therefore, I would need to complete theses courses BEFORE beginning BSN core courses. I will agree with you that other colleges may offer these courses on line, but how to attend the lab, many of them require, is the problem. With that said, I may not have been clear in the original post. My estimate of taking 1 online class/semester x the seven pre-req courses I need + the 4 semester BSN program = around 4 years. However, I was being generous with 6 years due to unforeseeable events that may occur. This timeline, in comparison to attending 2 semesters full-time for pre-req classes, as I mentioned above, is a great difference in the length of time I would invest in obtaining a BSN. The goal in posting such a question was to receive feedback based on what other nurses have done. I appreciate your advice, but I don't go into anything blind. This was a major decision which required more than a passing thought. I will get my BSN one day and like another post mentioned, a BSN is much more beneficial with experience to boot. I will admit, I'm green behind the ears, but I'm excited and ready to start my new career.

Hey guys...thanks. I have decided to take the job. My gut instinct was the job, but I just wanted to poll others for their opinion. I'm excited about the job offer I received. As far as the 6-7 year estimate on BSN, I was basing it on getting my pre-req classes in first. I need seven of them,,,,yikes!

Thanks to you both for the advice. It isn't the actual BSN program that will take the time, it's getting the seven pre-req classes I need before I can even transfer into the program.

man....interesting. I know this is weird, but I've always wanted to go into an old aslyum.

Oh my...that is scary

Wanted to be a nurse after high school, fell into the party scene and didn't finish my pre-req. In my twenties, I got married(horrible idea), got pregnant(the greatest gift of my life), and then I got a divorce. I went back to school did very well in the pre-reqs, was accepted into the nursing program and I just graduated at 30 years old. My daughter is about to begin kindergarten and I feel we have finally made it.

I did my preceptorship in an ED and was amazed at some of the cases I we saw. Mainly clinic type complaints, including pregnancy tests, all of which are more costly in the ED. I don't get it. I guess if you don't have to foot the bill, it doesn't matter where you're seen. What happened to Emergency Room=EMERGENCY

I agree with a prior post, shadow the new facility and then make a decision. Good luck with whatever you decide and congratulations on having a choice.

Aww..so heart touching. Our children are the ones who give us strength, who lift us up when we are down, and who are always there for us.....they are the gift that we have been given. It will always be amazing to know they want to, "be like us".

Take time to enjoy your new baby. The pre-req courses aren't really that beneficial, except maybe anatomy, which the nursing program will build on. Do what is best for you and the rest will fall into place.

Go for nursing if that is what you want. There is a nursing shortage and if you have the grades, there is no reason why you won't get in.

Congratulations!!! What a great feeling.

Slow down and take one thing at a time. Enjoy your family, get your LPN and then your RN. At that time decide about going back to get your BSN. Either way, it will be an interesting ride that you can enjoy, while still seeing your family.

I'm a firm believer in, "what is meant to be, will be." Keep your head up and things will work out. This is a true blessing for you and your family.

Hello....I'm a recent ADN graduate. I'm strongly considering furthering my education in order to obtain a BSN. I would like to find out how many ADN's are doing this and/or how many wish they would have. In addition, I would like to give a little background of my particular situation. I have a great job offer, which will begin in two months. However, I have an amazing opportunity to continue school full-time, which is paid for by grants, in order to complete the seven pre-req classes I need in order to transfer into a RN-BSN program. If I choose to continue with school, I could finish a BSN program in three years. On the other hand, if I take the full-time RN position, I will gain numerous skills but will finish school in 6-7 years, possibly more, without the benefit of full grants and scholarships. Also, after two semesters of full-time classes, I could then work full-time and finish the remaining classes online. So, the question is.......do I take the job or do I finish school?