Should we Skip RN and go straight for BSN?

[mamaxmaria]

So my co worker and I go to school together. We got into a bit of a debate yesterday and I want others opinions....

We are both on track to become RN's through a two year nursing programs.

He wants to transfer to a BSN program before getting his RN because he says it's a waste of time when hospitals only want BSN's.....

(we are both currently PCT's in ICU)

While I agree hospitals are now primarily hiring BSN's, I want to Finish my RN so I can get a better paying job so I can continue to my BSN.....

What do you all think?

I figure I'll get my RN, find a job anywhere I can as a nurse, then continue for my BSN

or is it better to just transfer to another school and get my BSN without first becoming RN

[iPink, BSN, RN]

I agree with AtomicWoman. I'm currently in a BSN program and without prompt, in every clinical site I go, the staff is telling us that getting the BSN was a smart move as their own hospital won't hire ASNs anymore.

[LilNell]

As far as costs go many community colleges offer dual admissions to schools for your BSN. I am graduating in May and start my BSN in the summer with NJCU which is a one-year program. So if you start traditionally it will only take me 3 years as opposed to 4. And hopefully for the last year I will be working.

[llg, PhD, RN]

As far as costs go many community colleges offer dual admissions to schools for your BSN. I am graduating in May and start my BSN in the summer with NJCU which is a one-year program. So if you start traditionally it will only take me 3 years as opposed to 4. And hopefully for the last year I will be working.

In my region (not New Jersey) ... a lot of the community colleges have similar options. In fact, for people with BS's in other fields, the dual enrollment options allows them to complete their BSN in only 1 semester after getting their ADN. I think such programs are good options for many people.