MleeC81

I am looking at my options to getting into nursing school. I already have a significant amount of school loan debt due to obtaining a BS degree in Nutrition Science and an AS degree in Business Administration. As opposed to pursuing the RD, I am looking at utilizing my resources in going for nursing. There are two programs in close proximity to the area. One is a ADN program at a community college. The other is a BSN program that is especially designed for people that already have a bachelor's degree in something else. The ADN program is a good bit cheaper than the BSN program. I have contemplated just pursuing that instead of spending the extra money for the BSN program which is at a university. I've heard opinions on both end of things. Some say just go for the less expensive education as the RN is an RN independent of what degree one has. Others have stated that with the ADN I would have trouble finding employment or possibly have trouble getting promoted to positions. I have also thought about the possibility of eventually pursuing the Nurse Practitioner route, and I'm not sure if the BSN is a requirement to do so. Any insight is appreciated.