Will ADN RNs eventually be "phased out"

[NaTeTheGreaT]

Hello everyone, I'm an 18yo male currently trying to decide what career path would be best for me. After researching quite a few careers in which 1-2 years programs are available such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, medical coding specialist, radiographer, and surgical technician, I have decided that Nursing would be my primary option. My main problem about the career is the concern of ADN RNs inability to find jobs because most employers are hiring BSNs. Is this true? The majority of my sources are colleges that might just be pressuring me into a BSN program for the money. To be honest I would be content with any entry level staff position available. I guess in a nutshell I'm concerned about the job outlook for ADN RNs in the near future. Any thoughts and comments will be extremely appreciated,

Thank you.

P.S. sorry for the long post lol and if it helps I live in the metro area of New York

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

I'm going to put my 2 cents in also. Here's the thing, most ADN programs take at least...4 years. 2 years to finish your prereqs, (because usually chem is a prereq for micro, and A & P I and II, at least here in california anyway). So then you get on the waitlist...then the program is 2 years...so minimum of 4 years. You go for your BSN..it takes..minimum of 4 years. Considering time wise, BSN is better

There is tons of financial aid out there. There are a lot of good student loans which you don't pay back until you are done with nursing school! So I wouldn't even worry about the costs.

Just my opinion from an LVN working on her BSN. : )

Good luck!

[SarasotaRN2b]

I echo the sentiments of the posters proceeding me that, no, ADNs will not be phased out in the near future. Even with the great percentage of nurses having ADNs, the nursing shortage is going to grow due to the aging population.

I do think believe that young aspiring nurses like the OP should do the BSN...enjoy the process including college while you can! As a nontraditional student among many other nontrads pursuing nursing, the ADN pathway is the best way. One can do the prereqs on a part-time basis while either working and/or taking care of their families. The ADN provides us nontrads with the option to become an RN that if a BSN would be the only required degree will eliminate a very large pool of nurses. There are also now many options for those ADNs to get their BSN (many online programs are now offered) on their terms.

So, no ADNs will probably not (if ever) be phased out for BSN entraints only...however, if you can go straight into a BSN from high school, do it.

Kris

[HM2VikingRN, RN]

One other advantage to the BSN. It gives you time to mature emotionally before assuming responsibility of a great magnitude.

I would also encourage you to consider joining one of the reserve components of the military as a medic or Hospital Corpsman. These are great opportunities to learn technical and assessment skills. The experience can only help you as you go to school.

(I don't forsee ADN's being phased out anytime soon. ND tried this and it caused a shortage of nurses. The BSN law was repealed as a result.)

Best of luck as you start your journey!

[Tom123]

One other advantage to the BSN. It gives you time to mature emotionally before assuming responsibility of a great magnitude.

I would also encourage you to consider joining one of the reserve components of the military as a medic or Hospital Corpsman. These are great opportunities to learn technical and assessment skills. The experience can only help you as you go to school.

(I don't forsee ADN's being phased out anytime soon. ND tried this and it caused a shortage of nurses. The BSN law was repealed as a result.)

Best of luck as you start your journey!

It is GREAT to see a Hospital Corpsman Second Class in this forum. I too was a HM2, prior to receiving my commission as a Nurse Corps Officer.

Wish you the best