RN to BSN vs MSN

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Hey everyone! Come March, as long as all things go as they should, I will be graduating with my ADN in nursing! My question is in regards to the next step.. I have a Bachelors of Science Degree in Community Health & then of course, will have an ADN. I planned on working for a few months & then starting a BSN program. However, the dean of our program told us today that those of us who already have a Bachelor's degree shouldn't get a BSN & should instead go straight to a MSN program. I don't know a ton about MSN programs, besides that you have to sort of specialize, which I don't know I'd be ready to pick a direction so soon after school. I am working on doing my own research, but I'm wondering if any of you have any experience or opinions on what to do!?

Thank you in advance!

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

You don't have to specialize unless you want to.

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I'm in your same position. I have a BS in Education and will start my first RN job next week. In the MSN programs that I've looked at, you have to pick a track such as Research, Education. etc. I don't want to pick a track to get my MSN so early in my nursing career so I'm leaning towards BSN then MSN.

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Specializes in Family Practice, Mental Health.

Have you looked into MSN Clinical Nurse Leader?

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