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Be forewarned this is a rant. I'm still doing my prerequisites and totally losing steam. I'm doing well (all As last semester) and the classes are interesting but I just wanna go back to preschool where naps were mandatory. I just needed that off my chest. I'm considering applying for an LPN program and working while taking courses to my ADN or BSN but I would honestly just prefer to do ADN then work towards a BSN. The difference of pay in my area is like 20k between LPN and RN. Ugh. I just need a peptalk. Rant over.

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I usually say bite the bullet and go straight for BSN.

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Thanks for the advice :) I'm just worried cause it's more time I won't be working. I'm 24 now and screwed around with my first few years of college before deciding on nursing (which has always been in the back of my mind). I do want my BSN but I wonder if I should go the ADN-BSN route...

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Specializes in CRNA.

Only you can make whatever decision you decide on. As for me, I'm going for the ADN first so that I can start working as soon as possible, then I can concentrate on my BSN while I'm gaining experience.

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I think it depends where you love. Are ADN's getting jobs? If you're in a state like California, go get a bsn. It will make you more competitive when looking for a job. One year is a short amount of time in retrospect. Good luck.

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Thank you both for your replies! The postings on the employment site at the largest hospital in the area say that some jobs are BSN preferred... But not required.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Hi Sarah!

Keep on truckin' and keep your eye on the prize :)

I would go straight for a BSN. When you graduate and are working as a new nurse, you WILL feel overwhelmed. Not a great time to return to school and work on a BSN.

Make sure you take the correct pre-reqs for a BSN.. they can differ from those required at the Associate's level. Then you will be covered either way :)

Good Luck!

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Thank you! Thankfully the prereqs are mostly the same, I just have to take statistics which is the only difference (and electives but I've got that covered). I'm applying to both ADN and BSN, my only issue with the BSN program, is that it's not within driving distance to my house, which means I'd have to move and add the stress of paying rent (I am lucky to be living with my mom again while I pursue school). If I didn't live in such a snowy area I wouldn't have a problem with a longer commute :/

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Specializes in Psychiatry.
Thank you! Thankfully the prereqs are mostly the same, I just have to take statistics which is the only difference (and electives but I've got that covered). I'm applying to both ADN and BSN, my only issue with the BSN program, is that it's not within driving distance to my house, which means I'd have to move and add the stress of paying rent (I am lucky to be living with my mom again while I pursue school). If I didn't live in such a snowy area I wouldn't have a problem with a longer commute :/

That is too bad about the long commute. Moving doesn't sound like a good option to you; I would think you should go for the ADN, you can always go back for your BSN, and this does not have to happen RIGHT AFTER you graduate.

Hoping the economy has improved when you graduate! It's difficult for most ADN/BSN new grads to find jobs right away.

Good Luck!!

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Thank you! Yeah, the only within driving distance is an ADN and an LPN. Grrrr. Thank you again :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics/Developmental Pediatrics/Research/psych.

One thing to keep in mind is that even though many job postings say BSN preferred, the reality is that the facility might actually very rarely hire ADN.

Honestly, if you have most or all of the pre requisites for BSN abd ADN, they would probably end up taking the same amount of time. a BSN is known as a 4 year degree while an ADN is known as a 2 year, but in maby cases this is talking about credit requirements, not length of the nursing program. For example, many BSN prepared nurses enter into their program in their junior year of college. They then have two years if nursing. ADN ir AAS students often also spend 2 years in the nursing program.

If you have most of your gen ed classes, I think that it would make sense to go straight BSN. I understand this may not be possible due to location if the school, but in other respects, I think it's the quicker route

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I agree and thank you :) I'm applying to both so if I do get into the BSN program I'll cross that bridge when I get there :/ maybe I can figure something out... It would just be nice if I didn't have to hahaha

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