There has to be an easier way....

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I was currently going to school for IT but that was terribly boring so I went to my second choice, nursing. I was thinking about taking the LPN program at Erie 1 Boces but thought why wouldn't I go straight for my bachelors to become an RN. I have completed a majority of my prerequisites so I mind as well go for the BSN right? What do you guys think about that?

Specializes in Psychiatry.
Sunshine who cares about grammar right now? I graduated the top of my nursing class and believe me, my grammar sucks ! My grammar did not prevent me from saving the hundreds of lives that I have thus far as an ICU nurse or prevent me from effectively communicating with Dr.'s, family members, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.

Awesome.. how long have you been a nurse?

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Specializes in Hospice.

I got an ADN and wish that I had gone for a BSN. The prospects are a lot better. I have a BS in Biology already, which is why I didn't want to get another one. But especially in competitive areas (I'm in NYC), hospitals are all about the BSN.

PS: My day job is a pharmaceutical editor. We use AMA and we would say "an RN"

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Specializes in ICU.

Most of the hospitals in my area do not require a BSN. (I said MOST, there is one that does.) There are several hospitals that require a certification in the area you work in. (I am not talking about ACLS, PALS, etc.) Personally, I think students should do what they can afford to do; if you can't afford a BSN right now, get what you can. Just get something. There is nothing wrong with getting the LPN or ADN, or anything else, if that is all you can do right now. I have known too many students who tried to go the long-haul, and ended up having to drop halfway thru, because of their life circumstances, thus wound up with no degree at all. I would rather graduate with an ADN or LPN, rather than owe thousands of dollars in student debt. Good luck with whatever career choice you make.

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Specializes in LTAC, ICU, ER, Informatics.

New ASN grad here - if you have the means and opportunity, get your BSN. I didn't have that option, but am starting my bridge program for my BSN in August. Tides will undoubtedly turn, but right now hospitals are preferring or outright requiring BSN.

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Specializes in Pedi.
Hmmm... I don't know. "An RN" just doesn't hit the ear right. "A RN" sounds better. Is there a consensus on this? Does the "arr" sound in the begininng of "RN" really create a vowel-vowel clash?

(I know this is pretty unimportant, but I'm a bit of a grammar nut myself.)

Yes, it does. Phonetics are what matter when determining whether to use a vs an. Just as you wouldn't say "a aardvark", you don't say "a RN." It's the same sound.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Perhaps we can steer away from the grammar debate, and just focus on OP's topic

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

It's interesting that I feel relieved that I say "an RN"...I have been flip flopping and correcting myself. Whew!!!

Yes...now back to the thread....:whistling:

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Encouraging News for New Grads in the Memphis area.... My wife said her hospital is once again offering the Nurses a $1200.00 bonus for recommending new hire RN's.

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