Should i go for ADN or BSN?

[andyle1991]

Hi

My name is Andy and I am new to this thread and to the field of nursing in general. I am stuck in a situation and not sure what I should do. I am currently a student at Golden West College (Community College) just working on my generals while I am still deciding on what I want to do with my life. recently I have been considering nursing as a career. I love every aspect of this career, however, I hear that it is really competitive to get into a nursing program. My Community College offers an ADN program but even that is impacted. I would just need a 2.0 on my generals and pre-reqs in order to be eligible for the program, however due to its competitiveness, they are actually doing a random selection system for all applicants rather than looking for the better grades, so I am not sure about this because what are the chances of me getting picked? I am also considering other options such a transferring to Cal State Fullerton as a nursing major and go for EL-BSN. This school looks at the gpa from our previous school. However, I don't even know how competitive that is. I currently have 3.0 right now and still working on my pre-reqs for this next year or two. My counselor tells me that if I want to get competitive, I would have to be around 3.2. But I'm not even sure that is true. If anyone knows I would appreciate it if you would let me know. Anyway I have time to step my game up for my gpa. I honestly don't mind if i end up with an ADN or BSN degree, because I hear that there is not much of a difference except the wage increase over time. They both have you end up as an RN. I am new to this field so if any of my thoughts are wrong, please feel free to correct. Anyway, I would just like to ask for suggestions on my situation. thank you all!

[jgcadet]

BSN to progress into higher specialties like CRNA or NP or even management. ADN is fine for being a floor nurse with respective certifications.

[JustinTRN]

I believe it to be in your best interest to apply and go wherever you get in. Your first priority is to be a practicing nurse, the fancy degree doesn’t matter. You can later focus on the degree you want. I personally got my Associates then my BSN. Don’t dismiss ASN programs because most schools now have like a 1 year fast track to your BSN. It took 4 semesters to get my BSN.