demford

I asked for a opinions and got them and I appreciate them. It's something to think about. Did you think I was going to give up on all my hard work over the past few years and drop out of this ADN program that's so hard to get into and just start pursuing a BSN degree because a few people recommended it? It's food for thought, which is what I wanted, and I haven't discounted the advice.

It was a joke.

Well, thanks for everyone for the input, even though it's mostly depressing. i don't like the idea of finishing my ADN and then having to go back for even more schooling, for not much of a pay increase. But what concerns me more now is just finding work after graduating. Thanks for putting that fear in me. I'm kidding. Sort of. I knew it was competitive here for nursing, considering all the kids in every class I've taken were going into nursing and the fact that every program here is flooded with applicants and accept only a few. (Luckily I got in the first time.) But I still thought that it wouldn't be all that difficult to find work considering I see thousands of listings for RN's around here and have for years. I'm going to remain optimistic and I'll have to hope that being a little bit older with more life and work experience and being a male give me a slight advantage! And if I have to move, there's that. I'll keep the BSN idea in my sights and probably stick with this chemistry class a bit longer. If I decide to pursue a BSN, I'll need it, plus a few other classes before even applying. That's why I can't go for the accelerated program now. Thanks everyone!

Hello. I'm starting nursing school in January. I'm currently taking a Chemistry class that I thought I might need in case I didn't get in to a school, but I did. So I'm thinking of dropping the course because it's so much work, (and I hate it) and I really don't need it UNLESS I want to get my BSN someday. When I start nursing school I'll be 48, so I want to get my ADN and start working as an RN as soon as possible. I really can't see going back to get my BSN and spending another couple of years in school and however much money. Even with the BA I already have, it's a couple more years. But, I keep seeing "they want BSN" degrees here and there so I can't help but think, god forbid, I might end up needing it. I know once I finish nursing school I will be over school. Soooooo, I'm wondering who is it, or is there any one particular organization that is leaning towards BSN's only? I'm really hoping that (only) having an ADN (and a BA, if anyone cares) won't limit my job opportunities too much. Especially since I've learned on this website that they seem to make the same as ADN's across the board. And by the way, I'm in Los Angeles. I appreciate any thoughts!