RN to BSN or straight to BSN??

[Hem0043]

I am 20 years old and have finished almoast all of my prerequisites. Last year I made the mistake of only applying to one BSN program and was denied. Now, I am facing two options and have no idea which route would be better for me.

1. I got accepted to a university for the fall, where I was going to retake a few sciences and also get a minor in social work to bring up my gpa. Then I would apply to lots of BSN programs. This route is appealing to me because I am already half way to my BSN, but I am also worried about getting denied from programs again. I have Bs in anatomy and physiology, and am worried that I may not bring my gpa up enough or do well enough on the TEAS this semester to make up for some of my grades.....of course I am going to do my absolute best, I am just very nervous about it all at the moment.

2. Get my CNA this fall and start an ADN program in the spring, then do a bridge RN to BSN program. I am not particularly worried about finances or time. I am just trying to find the most surefire way to eventually get that BSN.

A few other things, I know that both ADN and BSN programs are very tough. I am currently struggling with anxiety problems that I know I need to take care of, so I wasnt sure if it would be less stressful to start with the CNA license and work my way to a BSN? ONn the other hand, I don't want fear of being denied again from a BSN program to completely dictate my decision.

Thanks so much for the input on this!!

[CKPM2RN, ASN, EMT-P]

On 8/13/2019 at 10:55 AM, Sarah McCammon said:

No one hires ADN's anymore they all want the bachelor's

Bachelor's preferred does not always mean mandatory. I, and several of my friends have ADNs and yet we are all employed by local hospitals.

Get your ADN then get your employer to pay for your bridge program if you can.

[AutumnApple]

I think for this question, flipping conventional wisdom on it's head works best.

Usually I believe in looking at the long term goals and making appropriate short term goals based on them. If I like outcome A, I make a plan with goals that will steer me towards that outcome. If I like outcome B more..........same thing, different goals along the way.

For this situation though, I think letting the short term goals be your guide is more helpful. *To me* there really is no outcome A and outcome B here. Either way, the end point is a BSN.

So, choose the path that suits you best. The one you're most likely to finish and/or the one that will cost you least..............all sorts of variables to consider. Prioritize said variables and pick the path that accommodates your priorities best.

[llg, PhD, RN]

Apply to both. "Don't put all your eggs is one basket," as the old saying goes.

Who knows? You might not really have a choice as you might not be accepted by both schools. In that case, go to whichever one accepts you.

If you do get accepted by both schools ... is one of significantly better quality than the other? Does your gut tell you that you will be happier at one than the other? If not, go for the BSN for all the reasons previous posters have said.

[mvyorga]

On 8/15/2019 at 11:54 AM, nalie2 said:

Do your research. Does your area hire ADNs? If not, then you may want to go for your BSN. I know it sucks going to an ADN program knowing you want a BSN but sometimes that's how life works. I went through a similar situation but luckily my area hires ADNs and I had no issue finding employment and I started my BSN program a months after getting the ADN. There are many different paths you can take, but do your research and stay motivated. Good luck to you.

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