Should I even get my ADN?

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Specializes in AA&I, research,peds, radiation oncology.

I've been an LVN for 7 years and have had many great job opportunities in areas I couldn't imagine, but I've always dreamed of being an RN/BSN. I am currently preparing to apply to an accelerated ADN program and have been checking out different jobs at different websites. Really not much to choose from other than home health.:o

I want more responsiblities and more pay.Also I'm older and have a kid ready for college soon so the pressure is on!! Am I being realistic in thinking that my past working experience can help me out!! I don't want to spend all this money for an ADN and not be marketable. And will an ADN assist my chances for a BSN??!! TIA!!:nurse:

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You should go for your BSN. It seems like you have so much experience and a BSN would top it off

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Go for it. If for nothing other than realizing your dream.

As a fomer LPN I can tell you that the RN opens a lot of doors, and ups the repsect level tremendously. More than it should, but I like it.

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Specializes in AA&I, research,peds, radiation oncology.

Thanks cheertt and SuesquatchRN-I guess I needed some encouraging nudges.!! Yes, I forgot R-E-S-P-E-C-T-That's what I want!!! :wink2:

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R e s p e c t find out what it means to me!

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Specializes in cardiac (CCU/Heart Transplant, cath lab).

Of course your past work experience will be beneficial to you! You should definitely go for your BSN. Eventually ADN programs will be phased out. Good luck!:yeah:

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The people in my BSN program who were already RNs were treated with "more" equality. I think if you have a BSN program available to you, you should strive to complete that program. It will preclude you from having to go back and waste more money and time to get the BSN degree in the future.

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Specializes in Gerontology, nursing education.

Definitely go for the BSN if you can swing it financially. You already have nursing experience and you have a definite goal in mind. You KNOW you want your BSN eventually, so why not do it now?

The ONLY advantage I see to an ADN is that there are bridge programs for LPN/LVNs to ADNs and ADNs to BSNs or MSNs. There don't seem to be as many LPN/LVN to BSN programs right now.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I don't know...I got my ADN first so I could immediately get the RN pay increase. It was significant and yet I'm only going to be getting $1 an hour raise when I finish my BSN. Actually the only reason I'm getting my BSN is to have something finished on the pathway to my NP. Definitely get your RN though no matter which way you decide to go!! :up:

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Specializes in all things maternity.

LPN's have my r-e-s-p-e-c-t. But I understand the desire to push on with your education. I fully expect to get my Masters in Nursing Education.

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Eventually ADN programs will be phased out.

Maybe thats wishful thinking on your part. But I dont see that happening anytime soon.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Eventually ADN programs will be phased out.
The American Nurses Association has been advocating for the phasing out of the associates-prepared RN since 1965. It has not happened and, unless the masses of ADN programs can be legally converted into BSN programs, it will not happen.

Nearly 70 percent of all RNs in the U.S. workforce are prepared at the ADN level. The reality is that not enough BSN programs will exist to fulfill the pipe dream of an all-BSN nursing labor pool.

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