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Was accepted to BSN and ADN programs--which one do I choose?

I am going to nursing school as a second career (I was a secondary Biology teacher), so I went a little overboard to make sure I would be accepted somewhere and applied to multiple programs.... Now I have been accepted to three different ones: two ADN programs and one BSN program.

I was hoping to get some input from people familiar with these programs.... I am at a loss as to what to do!

I was accepted into the Hinds CC ADN program, the Pearl River CC ADN program, and the Delta State University BSN program; all entering in the Fall of 2010.

I currently live in Jackson with my fiancee'. My family lives 30 minutes from PRCC. I have no real experience with the Delta area.

Several people have mentioned to me that while ADN and BSN graduates are paid the same, BSNs are more competitive in the job market. They also said if I wanted a BSN eventually (to go forward with the MSN, for example) that it's easier to get one in the first place rather than do one of the ADN to BSN bridge programs later....

I just don't really know anyone that is enrolled/has completed any of these programs, so I am looking for any sort of advice or guidance....

Thank you so much for your input!

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    With your background you would want to choose the BSN program for the reason already given. You are older and don't want to waste time having to go back to school in the future to get the BSN after completing an ASN program. Do the BSN now while you are not working as a nurse, and get it over with. Then, you will be well prepared for the job market and may decide not to go back to school, or you can easily return for an MSN. Good luck with your program.

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    I have wrestled with the same questions since I too am changing careers. In my case though I would have to take about a years worth of prereqs before I could even apply to the accelerated BSN program at UMC. Hinds just makes more sense. There are numerous RN to BSN programs available out there. My plan is to take the BSN prereqs while at Hinds in lieu of the undergrad course I've already taken (such as English).

    Having said that if I was accepted to a BSN program it would certainlybe my preference. Not sure how you plan to go to school in the Delta while living in Jackson.

    Good luck to you

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