RN program...Help

amgRN, ASN, BSN, RN · Jan 6, 2022

I believe that school has a ASN program and an Accelerated BSN program. You may find the ASN program to be more manageable. I had my ASN for almost 20 years. It gets you started and you are still an RN. You can always bridge to your BSN later if you choose. I would focus on finding the program you have the best chance of making it thru.

I have experience working in an ABSN program and as a general rule, the students find it difficult to work full-time during the beginning of the program. However, each program is structured differently. I think it is a good idea to talk with someone in the nursing school about that balance and try to get some honest insight.

For advice, I would say you will need to be extremely organized and structured with your days and study times. A strict schedule will help you feel more in control and will make the time you do have be more productive.

For encouragement, I would say this is so worth it. I have been a nurse for well over 20 years and have worked in many nursing roles and I wouldn't change it. It is an incredibly flexible career with more types of jobs than you can probably even imagine. During this time while you finish your prereqs, do some casual research by looking at job boards and job websites and find some positive nurses to follow on social media. As you find jobs that look interesting or fun to you, hold on to those thoughts because it will be worth the work and effort. There is a job for everyone in nursing no matter your interests if you are willing to find your passion.

Best of luck as you finish your last few courses! You can do it!

~amg