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Thanks for the post Kimberlina, i really like your idea to get ADN, then BSN while employed and so on. Wow, i am always amazed by the perseverance of many people. Your story is great to hear. Congrats to you!

Thanks to everyone for the helpful comments thus far and sharing your wisdom. And thanks for that link "Nursewithskills"!! It seems acquiring any higher education is a great idea and something to strive for, then again bettering ourselves is a part of the nightengale pledge we took.

Hey DMCRNC, When i said " Just an RN", i didnt mean to down talk on the title of a Registered Nurse, I merely spoke on the difference to RN-->BSN.I have the up most respect for any dedicated nurse. During my LPN-NCLEX examination reviews, the most knowledgeable and helpful nurse was "JUST" an LVN, and by no means just i down talk about her, but i elevate here status. Her knowledge was inspiring and for such a young age to work a city hospital too. It was amazing. sadly the titles are now a medical/political thing now. Any nurse whether, LPN/RN/MSN/NP is a nurse and something to be proud of.

Well I went to a vocational school for my LVN. I didn't stop to consider if my coursework would be able to transfer then. Most schools that I have talked to won't accept anything from them, so it's like basically restarting my GE. Thats why i would have another 2 years or so of GE. Especially since the JC i attend has a huge student population, wait lists and few classes area big problem. Staying in Cali is not a concern for me, I would move. However I would like to stay but its not really a huge deal. Isn't so crazy, people want to be nurses to help out, and even with a BSN as a new grad you may not get a 100% chance of hire. Always amazes me. For now I'm talking GE to be on track for a BSN program but how long it takes is so discouraging. =/

Hello everyone! I am currently an LVN ( In california ) recently graduated, I have been mostly volunteering and keeping my old job in retail so I can continue school ( at a JC at the moment). My question is, whether to become simply an RN or BSN. There are several programs near my to become both. From what I have research, most hospitals or any acute care center for that matter prefers or wants BSN's. Is that mostly true in California? How is it out of state? or out of the Bay area from Cali? My question is basically If i become just an RN is it going to be that impossible to get employment? I don't really want to spend another 2-3 years on prereqs and then the 2 more years of nursing. Where as I could just take the 2-2.5 years to become an RN. I know they say, "oh but for BSN you can get into management"...eh thats not really my interest. I want to be there helping people or teach after i have experience. I am more of a holistic nurse at heart anyway. "PREVENTION IS KEY" I always say. haha Well let me know what you all think. Advise or comments are welcome. Even your own experiences if you do not mind sharing! Thanks and take care!