RN vs. BSN

I took Sociology and absolutely loved it. You learn how to socialize with different people with different cultural beliefs, religions, ethnicity etc. I do think it was helpful and not a waste of my time and money.

As for your degree........You can always get your ADN first and get into the workforce sooner and go back for your BSN.

Good luck

Hi!

Well I have 2 schools of thought on this......I decided (13 years ago) to go for the easier route so I could get out there and "save people" and planned to go back and I am almost 36 with one child and another on the way and still haven't gone back. Hoping to in the fall. Seeing as you already have a B.A. I would think it wouldn't be as time consuming to just go for your BSN. But if you are young and don't have the family committment yet and feel you could stay on the horse. GO for the ADN, get a job and let them pay for the BSN. Most hospitals have some kind of tuition reimbursement these days. Right now I am researching local hospitals to see who has the best deal and plan to return to acute care once maternity leave is over. There is even one hospital in my area that has classes at the facility to make it even easier!!!

Good luck!

Karen:p

Hello

I also have a BA in Psyc and just recently (MAy) graduated from a community college with Associate Degree in Nursing I chose that route because of the money. In Maryland the quality of educatio is good at the community colleges you can look at http://www.mbon.org and check out the pass rates for the NCLEX. IF you want to become a NP then you may decide to do the BSN route but then again since you already have a degree you can do RN-MSN programs. Just my two cents! :)

Hi!

Well I have 2 schools of thought on this......I decided (13 years ago) to go for the easier route so I could get out there and "save people" and planned to go back and I am almost 36 with one child and another on the way and still haven't gone back. Hoping to in the fall. Seeing as you already have a B.A. I would think it wouldn't be as time consuming to just go for your BSN. But if you are young and don't have the family committment yet and feel you could stay on the horse. GO for the ADN, get a job and let them pay for the BSN. Most hospitals have some kind of tuition reimbursement these days. Right now I am researching local hospitals to see who has the best deal and plan to return to acute care once maternity leave is over. There is even one hospital in my area that has classes at the facility to make it even easier!!!

Good luck!

Karen:p

Congratulations on the baby! And let us know how the hospital search goes...

Thanks!