charky93

Thanks for your input boozer. But are hospitals and other healthcare facilities hiring new ADN grads? I know they're trying to shift everyone towards BSN now. I would hate to tack on extra college time if I couldn't find employment as a new ADN grad!

Thank you both for such quick feedback.

Hello guys, A quick about me, first time poster. I am a 22 year old male located in North East United States. I have been in community college the past 2 years taking everything from business, accounting, humanities, whatever, trying to find my niche. I eventually found nursing and I truly believe this is a career for me and have been researching every aspect of nursing for the past couple months. Now for what I seek advice on... I don't know where to go from here. I desire to eventually become a NP, CRNA, or a APRN of some kind. I will figure that out as I gain education and experience. But I don't know what school I should go to now. I could get my ADN here in my hometown, but then I have to move to a larger city to get my BSN and MSN. If my life goal is to end up as a APRN should I just move now and get into a bigger school where I can start a BSN program and move to MSN directly afterwards? Or is it a smart move to obtain a ADN, gain work experience, then move towards a BSN and MSN program? Any personal stories of a similar situation of how you got started would be great. If you did the ADN to BSN to MSN did you regret it, or do you think that was a great route? Same if you went initially for a BSN to MSN all in the same school... I'm reaching out for some advice here, I did the guys forum, but if any women are browsing this your advice is greatly appreciated as well! Thank you for your time.