What is the first year of nursing school like in ADN program?

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I hope to apply to nursing school next fall. I would "like" to get a BSN, but I need to start working right away so I am going to concentrate on getting my Associates Degree in Nursing, first. :nurse:

I'm sure many schools are different, but what can I expect my first year in the nursing program? Is it all course work? Or is there clinical work at the hospital the first year too?

Also, is the 2nd year mostly rotations and some classes? I plan on going to an orientation soon, but I am anxious to know what to expect! Thanks so much!:yeah:

P.S. *BONUS Question* ;)What has been your experience if you are a nurse with a AA degree? Do nurses respect you the same way as those with a BSN? (if you are still a good nurse?).

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I'm in a 2 year basic BSN program but I don't think our curriculum is much different than ADN programs (at least initially). Currently in our first semester, we are learning about nursing fundamentals, nursing communication, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. We have tons of reading assignments, as much as 130 pages of reading per week just from one class. We have a full day of clinical rotation per week & we're learning about basic assessment, client transfer techniques, injections...etc at a simulation lab for now. After passing our clinical skills exam in a few weeks, we will start interacting with real patients at a local major hospital. I believe from here on out, we will have less & less lecture based classes per semester.

No matter which route you decide, ADN or BSN, I don't think you can lose. I choose BSN at a public university because I was rejected by several ADN programs.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to reply! It is greatly appreciated and I hope your studies are going well!

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I'm in a 2 year basic BSN program but I don't think our curriculum is much different than ADN programs (at least initially). Currently in our first semester, we are learning about nursing fundamentals, nursing communication, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. We have tons of reading assignments, as much as 130 pages of reading per week just from one class. We have a full day of clinical rotation per week & we're learning about basic assessment, client transfer techniques, injections...etc at a simulation lab for now. After passing our clinical skills exam in a few weeks, we will start interacting with real patients at a local major hospital. I believe from here on out, we will have less & less lecture based classes per semester.

No matter which route you decide, ADN or BSN, I don't think you can lose. I choose BSN at a public university because I was rejected by several ADN programs.

Hey CA_BSN.. what is the difference between a 2 year basic BSN and like I guess a regular BSN?

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