will adn do until i can get my bsn?

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Hi! I need a little advice. I currently have a BS in Human Services. I have to work full time and there is not a part time BSN program available in my area. If I get my ADN will I be able to get a job? I understand that higher education is always a goal but I really want to go ahead and get into nursing and then further my education...Is this a huge mistake?

Thanks!!!!!

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Hi! I need a little advice. I currently have a BS in Human Services. I have to work full time and there is not a part time BSN program available in my area. If I get my ADN will I be able to get a job? I understand that higher education is always a goal but I really want to go ahead and get into nursing and then further my education...Is this a huge mistake?

Thanks!!!!!

I too have bachelors degree and will recieve an associates degree in may in nursing. It was definitely more economical. I say go for it. If you want to go back you can always do that. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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Yes you will be able to get a job. More than half of th RN's in the county are ADN's.

One benefit, you can start working and get some facility to pay for your BSN and MSN... :D

Agape

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Dialysis.

I have a BS in Business, and hopefully will be starting an ADN or diploma program in the Fall. Once I get my RN, I will be pursuing an MSN. There are a couple bridge programs in my area that will bridge and RN to an MSN, if you have a BS degree in another field.

Good luck!

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Specializes in new mother/baby nurse.
Hi! I need a little advice. I currently have a BS in Human Services. I have to work full time and there is not a part time BSN program available in my area. If I get my ADN will I be able to get a job? I understand that higher education is always a goal but I really want to go ahead and get into nursing and then further my education...Is this a huge mistake?

Thanks!!!!!

I'm doing the same thing. I have a BS in Health Education and Sociology and will be going part time at night to receive my ADN. They have a RN-BSN program that I can apply to if I choose to do that later. Good Luck to you! You wont have any problem finding a job!

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Specializes in PCU, Critical Care, Observation.

I have a BS in Business Administration & also an ADN (graduated last December). It is a great opportunity to get started & like someone else said - once you're working, most likely your employer will pay for your BSN & any other schooling beyond that. I'm planning to take a couple of classes in a few months to begin pursuing my BSN. It's nice, there is no rush to get it done right away either & you already have a great deal of nursing knowledge behind you when you graduate with an ADN & then go on to pursue the BSN.

The reason I went the ADN route is because I had the opportunity to begin classes right away rather than wait the 6 months to apply & see if I would be accepted into the BSN program, as well as not needing as many pre-reqs that are required for the BSN.

I've found that no one really cares where you graduate from nursing school. The most often asked question I've received is...are you an RN or a LPN? Good luck to you - it's a great career choice.

Jen

http://journals.aol.com/jennerizer/nurse/

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