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Hi Everyone,

I am new to allnurses.com. So hopefully I am posting this thread right. I have been informed that since I have a Bachelors degree In Healthcare Admin and am nearing the end of my ADN program, i can apply for the rn to MSN program. My question is if I take this route will I be able to work in the hospital with My ADN while proving I am in school for my MSN. Or is it better to do the RN-BSN_MSN route. Can anyone guide me? I just need some clarity on the benefits for both programs. HELP!!!!

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Your bachelor's in HCA is irrelevant when deciding how you want to proceed with your nursing education.

You certainly can apply to an RN-MSN program and skip the BSN altogether, but it might be advantageous, in the job hunt, to have that BSN in the interim, as a lot of employers want their staff to have a BSN and will not hire an ADN-prepared nurse.

What are your ultimate career goals?

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No I mentioned the degree as to why I am eligible for the Rn-msn program. I'm looking into nurse education

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Everyone who is an RN is eligible to enroll in an RN-MSN program. You don't *need* to have a Bachelor's degree in anything. Many people skip it altogether and go right for a MSN. Again, a lot depends on the job market in your community. Many associate's degree nurses cannot find work, as many places will not hire anyone without at least a BSN.

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My schools I have checked into have told me you have to have an bachelors already. So I really am confused as to what you guys are referring to. Any way, spoke with my professor she was helpful. Thanks

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
My schools I have checked into have told me you have to have an bachelors already. So I really am confused as to what you guys are referring to.
We are referring to RN-to-MSN programs that allow students with associate degrees or diplomas to earn the MSN degree without any prior BSN degree.

For example, Western Governors University has an RN-to-MSN program that requires no previous baccalaureate degree: Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU

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We are referring to RN-to-MSN programs that allow students with associate degrees or diplomas to earn the MSN degree without any prior BSN degree.

For example, Western Governors University has an RN-to-MSN program that requires no previous baccalaureate degree: Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU

Hey commuter,. I know that you've just completed your BSN with WGU. Will you do MSN too with WGU? I'm about to start the BSN with WGU and was wondering if I should go straight into the RN- MSN with them

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Hey commuter,. I know that you've just completed your BSN with WGU. Will you do MSN too with WGU? I'm about to start the BSN with WGU and was wondering if I should go straight into the RN- MSN with them
I hope to complete the MSN degree at an affordable regional state university in New Mexico that does not have a widely known online presence.

I'm simply leery about having two degrees (BSN and MSN) from one online university.

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