RN-BSN versus RN-MSN

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Hi,

I've only posted here one other time, and that was two years ago when I was first beginning my nursing journey. I have since graduated with my ADN, passed boards, survived a 5 month stint at a nursing home, and recently started a new job in pediatric home care, which I love. At this point I'm starting to think about going back to school, but am not sure which way to go. My short term goals are uncertain, but I know that some day in the future I will want to teach and may want a DNP. Many of my former classmates are enrolling in online BSN completion programs, and while I've considered that, I have a BA in Communication, and part of me says, might as well have a Master's Degree in nursing, not a second Bachelor's level. So now I'm thinking RN-MSN. But there are so many options with 100% online programs popping up at every corner!! I'm completely missing the forest for the trees. Has anyone had good experiences getting into and through any RN-MSN programs? Any advice on choosing one? Which programs are in good standing with hospitals/clinics? Please weigh in! Thank you so much!!!

yana

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Specializes in Trauma.

Be sure to investigate the programs throughly. With some RN-MSN programs if something happens and you are unable to complete the entire program you have nothing to show for your time and money. Others will award you a BSN at a certain point. Sometimes life happens and people will not be able to complete the MSN curriculum. For that reason I would only begin one that will give me a BSN along the way.

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Specializes in Hopefully NICU.

How can I find these programs though??

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Specializes in Trauma.

Check school's websites. Almost every school in my area that has a BSN program offers an RN-BSN and RN-MSN program.

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