rfutrell

Thanks for the input, as for the hospital I want to work at they will hire me right out of the ADN program, they actually like people graduating out of the ADN program I'm in. I'm just worried about the grading scale. I know nursing school is challenging a lot of the schools in my area are on a +/- scale which helps the GPA a little. I'm leaning more towards the ADN program and I think that's what I am going to do. I appreciate all the advice from everyone. I guess this way once I finish the program I'll be able to work on my CCRN after getting hired and all that as well as getting my BSN.

Im not saying one school is easier than the other. I want to be challenged and pushed to the edge I know CRNA is going to be insane. Heard from my uncle who is a CRNA. I'm just worried about the grading system. Not to mention someone I spoke to graduated 2nd in their class with a 3.0. Yes you'll be able to raise your gpa doing your BSN but how much you know?

They have tougher grading scales but they're on a +/- scale. Not a 93% for a B

Yeah ASN sorry I figured either term would be appropriate. If I go the ASN route which I already am currently accepted and would start in janurary I would go to a university to do my RN to BSN. The other option I have would be to apply this semester I would start in the fall. I only am concerned because of one the schools grading system, time isn't an issue for me because it would be such a short period of time. I know for CRNA school they want high GPAs

Thank you for the reply, my question however wasn't how the process goes I should have made that more clear, I am aware that I will need to have my BSN and have ICU experience. The school I would like to go to actually requires a year however they recommend two years of ICU experience. I'm just trying to decide if I should go to this RN program I was accepted into or go the BSN route. I have a 3.7 GPA so I'm not worried about not getting in. Thanks again for the info.

Hello everyone! I'm new to the board here and I have been trying to decide which route would be right for me. I was accepted into a RN program that would start in January if I decide to go, everyone I have spoken to has basically said the program is extremely difficult and getting A's are pretty close to unattainable. I spoke to someone who graduated 2nd in the class from this particular program and they finished with a 3.0. I plan on going to CRNA school after I am done with my BSN and my experience for school. I could also apply to a BSN program next semester, so would it be better for me to go to a program that offers a BSN over the RN route. Also the schools requirement for an A is 94% and above. B goes from 83%-93%.