Hi all. First off, I am not getting into what may or may not be better... BSN, ADN, etc. I just have a question pertaining to ME in my personal situation that I was hoping some of you may help shed some light on....
I am in a BSN program I am not satisified with and it's costing a FORTUNE. There are many reasons the program is less then desirable, and no I am not bailing out 'cause I am failing... just the opposite.. I am one of the VERY FEW passing.
I have considered going to a diploma prgram that has a great rep., they will pay for my schooling, help place me in a job and cost me maybe $20,000 to go versus $80,000 at the BSN school.
Here is my question: I already have a degree in Pre Med and Broadcasting. Say I go to the diploma program. I understand that the BSN opens more doors and you can "move up" in management spots faster and so forth. Since I already have one degree and will then have the nursing diploma... can I move up in nursing with the degree I already have and my new nursing diploma OR is it pretty much set that the actual BSN degree is the ticket to move ahead??
Tweety, BSN, RN
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I was going to encourage you to do that. Good luck to you.
You can always go RN to BSN, as was mentioned above your employer will help pay for it, if that's an option you want for the future.