RN-ADN vs BSN

UCDSICURN · Nov 11, 2004

No. There are plenty of programs that would accept your degree, as long as you meet the GPA requirement.

D.C.

Pete495 · Nov 11, 2004

But you can get your BSN in the same amount of time if you find a fast-trac program. Although they are few and far between, they are not unheard of either.

futurenp · Nov 11, 2004

You're lucky that your bachelors is in biology - mine's in economics. I'm starting a 2 year program this fall. I'm pretty limited on programs that will accept my BA with an ADN. I sure hope I don't end up having to go on for a BSN. Where are you in the Northwest? I'm in Olympia.

Trauma Tom · Nov 11, 2004

UCDSICURN is correct, there are many programs out there that will accept your BS in biology. I was in a similar position with a BS in aeronautical engineering that I completed years before finishing my ADN program. When I decided I wanted to go to CRNA school I started investigating schools that were geographically convenient for me to attend. I discovered that three of the six schools I was interested in would take me without my BSN. In order to improve my chances for admission I decided to bite the bullet and obtain my BSN. I completed my RN to BSN program in three semesters going to school part-time while I worked full time getting the one year of ICU experience that most schools require. I applied to five schools, two that required the BSN, the other three did not. The sixth school required two years of ICU experience so I did not apply there. I was accepted by two schools, and waitlisted by two schools. One school that I was accepted at did not require the BSN. The other school I was accepted at did. I ended up choosing the school that required the BSN. I felt that this school was a very good fit for me and am extremely happy with my choice. Had I not had the BSN I could not attend this school. For me, it was well worth the added time and expense to get my BSN. I would suggest you start looking into schools that you might want to attend and see what there requirements are. If most of the schools you want to attend do not require the BSN, you don't need it. However, if they do you will need to make plans on obtaining it. This is similar to discussions concerning organic chemistry. Of the 5 schools that I applied to, 3 require organic chemistry. The two schools that accepted me both required Organic. Had I not taken the course I would not be attending CRNA school today. Good luck with your plans. It is well worth all of the hard work.

I'm presently working on beginning an RN program at a 2 year college. I have a BS in Biology. I've read in some places that a BSN is required for entrance into CRNA programs. Suppose I decide to go into this speciality? Will I be out of luck?