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@ amac77, You probably already know this, but there are schools out there that have the reverse of a RN to BSN program. Meaning that if you already have a bachelor's degree in a different field, then you can go to school to get your BSN. These programs are sometimes called "second degree nursing programs" or "accelerated BSN programs" and are usually about a year and a half long. Here is an example of one such program offered at Duke University. Accelerated BSN Program | Duke School of Nursing Sorry for the late response. Post Script: I decided to go BSN

As far as the costs go, both will be the same becuase they are at the same school. It's private, so the tuition is pretty crazy but the financial aid office has really come through in my case. Also some additional information: I have approx. 60+ credits transfering in but, being an engineering major, only about half of those will actually help me. What is really making this decision difficult for me is that with the ADN route I would have my RN a year earlier than the BSN. Is the BSN route worth giving up that extra year of work? Thanks for the responses by the way, I really appreciate the information.

Hey guys, I'm new to these forums and nursing altogether, really. I have a couple of questions, but first a little background information: I'm 19, male, and transferring to nursing school from my second year in a chem engineering program. I was doing well in school but just didn't see myself working in a factory/cubicle for the next 40+ years. I chose to switch to nursing after volunteering with the nursing staff at a hospital for a couple of months My question: I have the option of doing either a BSN or ADN program. I would start a RN to BSN program directly after the ADN if I were to go that route. I would finish either one in the same amount of time (three years from fall). The advantage of the ADN would be having the RN a year earlier, but I just feel like the BSN route would be more solid. I'm just looking for some general advice concerning this decision. Post Script: I was also wondering which area of nursing most recent grads start out in. I would like to make my way to the ER, but it's my understanding that it is difficult to start out there. Thanks