RN Completion / ADN to BSN. How long? Who did it?

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Specializes in Step-down/ICU.

i just got accepted into an ADN program and i plan on getting a BSN in the future because i want to go on and get a masters.

i looked into a few schools and they say it takes 2 yrs to complete the program. this seems kind of excessive to me. if i take this route it will take 4 yrs to get my BSN.

if i apply now as a transfer student to a BSN program i will be done in 3 yrs. why does the ADN-BSN program tack on an extra yr?

in the program description there was mention of a part-time course load but no full-time. For those who have gone the ADN-BSN route were you able to complete in in a yr?

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Specializes in School Nursing.

I went from diploma to BSN. It took me 2 years and that included taking a couple courses during the summer. Really 4 years isn't that long-don't most Bachelor's degrees take 4?

Good luck with your future in nursing!!!

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Specializes in Step-down/ICU.
I went from diploma to BSN. It took me 2 years and that included taking a couple courses during the summer. Really 4 years isn't that long-don't most Bachelor's degrees take 4?

Good luck with your future in nursing!!!

Yes, they do take 4 yrs but the 1st yr consists of prerequisites which I have already done.

Thanks for your input and wishes.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

My school phased out the ASN-BSN program in exchange for an ASN-MSN program, and I dont think they are alone, if you really want your masters, I would check into some online bridges that let you go from your associated to masters.

It is something I am seriously considering doing, just waiting for some kids to get older before I jump into school again.

If I were you now I would inquire on taking some pre-reqs now for the MSN so that it will be an easier transition. I completed 2 of them while taking my ASN classes, statistics and a higher level of English.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

Another thought here---if someone knows this to be untrue please correct me if I am wrong.

At the university I attended, the ASN graduates had a much higher pass rate for NCLEX than the BSN students. I am wondering if that is statistically true nationwide?

Once you pass Nclex as an ASN, I know you dont have to take it again for your BSN, but do you have to sit again for your MSN? I know you do if your want your NP--different test yes, but still another licensing exam.

But you dont have to take Nclex again for your MSN do you?

So if you can get your ASN, then bridge to MSN, that seems to be to be the way to go.

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Specializes in CNA; LPN Student.

I agree with Racing mom, a lot of schools are doing ASN-MSN routes now, that's my plan :)

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

Most states require the same pre-reqs for ADN and BSN and same courses in nursing school, but the BSN has additional courses. This means most, if not all, of your previous studies will transfer within the state (and some other schools). It took me 2 years to finish BSN, working full time and taking 2 courses each semester. Ask the school because they have a degree plan outlined for students like you.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I did an online ADN to BSN and completed it in 18 months. Then...I did an MSN and finally a post- MSN.

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Specializes in neuro, ICU/CCU, tropical medicine.

The online RN-BSN program through the Intercollegiate College of Nursing, Washington State University can be completed in one year (three semesters). http://nursing.wsu.edu/ They also have a couple of MSN programs - I think there is an RN-MSN program.

You don't have to be a resident of Washington State or ever set foot on the Spokane campus.

The only prerequisites I had complete were sociology, writing, and statistics (I think).

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Specializes in Operating Room.
I did an online ADN to BSN and completed it in 18 months. Then...I did an MSN and finally a post- MSN.

Which online program did you do? I want to get my BSN and possibly a APN degree later, but I haven't decided if an online program is for me..I'm very self directed and computer savvy but the one online program I looked into quoted me $700+ a credit!!!:eek:

Anyone know of any cheaper ones that are good programs and accredited? Sorry to hijack the thread.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

Holy smokes!!!! 700.00 a credit:???? Yikes---look into Ball State in Muncie In, I think they have a good online masters program. Or maybe it is Indiana University. Now I am not remembering.

You may want to also check out the student nurse section here on this site, I know there is an online learning tab, or something of that sort.

I want to do a bridge program some day, but not this year. But for 700.00 a credit hour...no way...

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Which online program did you do? I want to get my BSN and possibly a APN degree later, but I haven't decided if an online program is for me..I'm very self directed and computer savvy but the one online program I looked into quoted me $700+ a credit!!!:eek:

Anyone know of any cheaper ones that are good programs and accredited? Sorry to hijack the thread.

I was on the Excelsior site and they have an online BSN program. Plus they have a BSN/Masters combo program. The length would depend on you. I don't have more details than that...didn't get a chance to read more. You can now get financial aide with them.

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