Medicrick52

My advice would be to do the BSN route. If you get your ADN, in my area, finding employment will be a little more difficult but not unheard of. Last semester, my last semester, I went to a nursing conference as well as a job fair to explore and get info since many statewide hospitals were going to be there for information. I would say over 90% wanted a BSN for entry level nurses. If you get your ADN, I would suggest you start for your BSN right away. There are many reputable schools who have online BSN programs that can be done in 18 months or so. Good luck on your decision, im sure you will do whats best for you!! oh btw, I have learned soooo much from LPN's, diploma nurses, ADN's and BSN's educated nurses - there are some great nurses out there from all walks of education!!

I have worked in EMS for quite some time but what I have found that nursing school does NOT teach you is how to deal with problems in nursing care when it comes to family and patients...oh, im sorry I meant to say "clients" - :) When a problem arises, we (students) are quickly removed from the situation and then is handled by other staff. It would have been nice to see how situations and problems are handled whether it is the right way or the wrong way. I guess this is two fold, on one hand, it would have been nice to see how the situation is handled and on the second, we are removed from the situation to lessen the liability from us, the instructor, and the school. eh, each situation is different and I guess I will learn as time goes on!