Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

[lindsayk728]

I'm starting to wish I had gone the BSN route from the start rather than bridge later. From what I hear, it seems like getting a job as a new grad with an ADN is impossible.

[knittygrittyRN, MSN, RN]

In my area in the major hospitals it is difficult to get a job not only in general but they do prefer the BSN over ADN. Some hospitals will hire a limited amount of ADNs and if you have work experience that's awesome. But I know a lot of ADN that have gone into nursing home care etc since it was easier to get a job doing that. It is a shame that ADNs aren't treated the same but I think the idea is they feel that BSN are more committed for whatever reason. If you're dedicated to being a good nurse you'll be a good nurse no matter the degree (likewise there's crappy nurses from all schools).

Practice your interview skills and show yourself off as a dedicated and willing to work individual and you'll do great.

[metal_m0nk, BSN, RN]

Why bother regretting a decision before you have a real reason to?

[DutchRN09]

I have had no issues finding a job, I am in Illinois and work for a Trauma 1 hospital. I have taken 2 classes toward the BSN completion, but am not taking any right now, since I am learning my job....

There are some jobs that require a BSN but bed side nursing is not one of them.

Finish your education and get your license and then worry about what is next.

[katiebear]

Never regret things, it's not healthy. Simply move forward because you can't change what's already happened.

ADNs can get jobs over a BSN if you make yourself a name. In my area, a lot of ADNs get jobs relatively easily because we work our hind ends off in clinical. A lot of our program is making it what you can, at least when it comes to clinical sites. For most of us, it's two years of a job interview. So if you do well, you've either got a job there OR you've got great references. Class is also mega hard, harder than the BSN program nearby, and we're known for a high NCLEX pass rate and making stronger new grads than the 4-year program does. So it just depends on your program, and what you make of the opportunities you're presented. I wouldn't say getting an ADN is a waste at all.