tech school vs. college???

[wackyj2000]

Hey guys, I recently joined and have loved this wondeful site so far. Im confused as to weather I should go to st lawrence memorial. which is a 2 year school to get my associates in nursing, or just get my bachelors in nursing at a 4 year school. I recently went to URI but am i transferring because i don't like the school. I didn't know what I wanted to do my freshman year but, i knew i wanted to help people. I am a CNA as of now and love it. I love helping people. I graduated with a 3.5 from URI.. I have taken a&p 1 2 and chem 1. Proud to say a B or higher in all of the classes. All of my gen eds are done including the psych, sociology ect. I want to go to a four year college but I don't want to wait around to apply into the nursing program, because i can only apply my junior year. I recently applied to Northeastern University and got in under as a health sciene major, but my chances were unlikely of getting into the nursing program. They suggested to just get my assiciated then finish up my bachelors at NU.. Does this mean wasted time??? I have most of my gen eds done from college freshman year. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO... im soooooo confused. someone please help!

Sorry the message was so long.. hehe

[TazziRN, RN]

the pay is the same.

expect some to be offended. an adn (or asn) is a college degree, not a tech degree/certificate.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

If it's unlikely that you can get into a BSN program, going the ADN route is a great opportunity and not a waste of time.

ADN RNs have a wide variety of job opportunities and financial rewards. You can then take one of the many ADN to RN programs around and take advantage of employer tuition reimbursement.

Some hospitals do pay a small premium for BSN new grads, but many do not. So don't feel like when you start out you'll be making that much less. Both ADN RNs and BSN RN's both take the same exam to become registered nurses.

[wackyj2000]

TazziRN, i didn't mean it like that. Sorry if i have offended anyone. Thanks for the replys.

[weirdRN, RN]

I got my ADN and I am now going for my BSN. I too wanted the four year degree, but that would have meant waiting a whole year, plus the wait list was two years after that to get in and I wasn't about waiting... so I went the community college route and now I am using the Internet to get my BSN through the University. It has actually so far saved me some $$. My employer does offer tuition reimbursement, so that has helped out some too.

There is a difference in the BSN and ADN education levels. But we both take the same exam. Some will say that b/c you got an ADN and no BSN you are somehow less a nurse than they are, but your pay will be nearly the same. Some will say that the ADN is less prepared than the BSN, that is highly debatable, as I ahave seen new BSNs flounder just as much as I have seen them shine and same thing for the ADN. So... it really is up to you.

[nightingale, RN]

I did both; I was VERY grateful my classes transferred for credit. The schools were in the same community and it was planned that the credits were transferrable.

Good luck to you. I am sure glad you have found our website!

[ortess1971]

I would recommend going for the ADN as well...I live in the New England area as well(RI) and BSN's don't get paid any more money around here...I'm going for my BSN probably this fall, but I'm taking one class at a time, and my employer will pay for most, if not all, of it. The only people I think that maybe would be better off doing the BSN right away are those straight out of high school who are being supported by parents etc. All told, my nursing degree cost me about $6,000 with prerequisites included in that total.