I am sorry Ashley, I beg to differ. ADN programs are not easy to get into. With all the bridge programs there they are becoming very competitive to get into. The public is quickly becoming aware of it and because it is more cost effective you have people flooding the applications for these schools. Also there is a fast growing place with ADN-MSN programs.
I agree...ADN programs are not that easy to get into and have proven to be quite competitive. I obtained my ADN first because I felt like it would help me build my foundation in terms of nursing skills and knowledge. It is true that a lot of healthcare facilities are now moving towards more BSN basis. However, I know quite a few people and are in nursing groups with people who have only an ADN degree and are holding titles in the healthcare industry just as high level as a BSN nurse. For those who have time and a great support system, obtaining a BSN is a wonderful idea. However, for those who need to work sooner obtaining an ADN is great as well.
I agree as well. While I am sure this is very dependent on your market area, ADN programs are actually more competitive than the BSN program offered in my area. The more affordable, 2-year option is just very marketable to most sensitive to cost and non-traditional students. The two ADN programs in our area also have higher NCLEX pass rates than the BSN program in our area. You really have to do the research in your state/area to make a determination for yourself. For my program acceptance 120 sat for the Hesi A2 exam and the top 40 were taken based on exam score/preq completion/GPA. (Also, 8 students that were on-deck last semester join the group) Many of the applicants already had four year degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice to name a few. I had a previous 2-year degree. Try to network with people you know that work in the local hospitals to get some insights on the hiring, etc. I absolutely am for BSNs though and will seek one after I graduate - it covers some great additional curriculum.
You explained this subject very quick and thoroughly and gave all the information those out there needed to make the decision. Another great vid Ashley!
I do want to say though. Statistically BSN have better critical thinking skills but ultimately it comes down to your school. In my area my community college ADN's are more hirable and compete with the BSN's as far as education because my ADN program is known as a really, really great school locally. If you graduate from their ADN program you are definitely capable to work where as some of the 4 year colleges aren't putting out the same quality education. Just something to consider when choosing schools. Though you still SHOULD get a BSN! A lot of hospitals will take the BSN over ADN simply due to the accreditation they get even though the ADN may be more qualified from previous experience. It's all about funding and $$$. That's just the world. My plan is to get ADN, get stellar references, work a year somewhere that pays for tuition while I do online school and then move that ladder baby! Or just rock the ADN like it ain't no thang and be a travel nurse! :)
Wow, in my country (France)there is only one way to become nurse, a nurse school that Work with university,there are some of the réf cross and others that works with public hospital, You Can go on school After You pass an exam ( there is something like 150 place for 800 people who try to pass each year) and then it's a way of 3years between school and hospital. It's very interesting tout discover how it works in others parts of the world. 👌
critical thinking has nothing to do with education....what has writing apa papers and knowing how to read research papers have to do with caring for a patient? experience may also be overrated but I rather have an ADN with 20 years of experience than a nurse with masters degree with one year experience caring for me in ICU....lol...it's like saying a pilot with a PHd could fly a compromised plane better because he knows in detail how lift and drags works on a wing....try to steer that plane just using your engines...well that is critical thinking with experience
Thats completely false. Do some more research. Getting a Bachelor degree has noting to do with teaching you how to BE a nurse. Thats all done in a RN program (which a ADN/ASN program does). Its just that taking those school have you take those extra "Leadership" courses to justify giving you the "B" in the BSN.
For me all of the pros of the ADN are spot on and exactly why I am going for that first. I am a single mom and want to be working as a nurse ASAP! Then, since the cost will most likely be covered, go for my BSN! I think everyone has a different situation that contributes to the decision greatly. Awesome video.
I'm on the same boat as you! I was deciding to go BSN, but we all know it will be a lot expensive to go that route, I'm a single mother, and I know how much Im going to be approved and covered from fafsa, and sadly bsn program will be expensive for me. Thats why if I get ADN, I can finish and work as an RN and pay for tuition to get my BSN, Like you said, everyone has a different situation and reasons ☺️
I was able to find a ADN to MSN bridge program. I was debating whether or not to continue with a BSN at my current school since it's one extra year but the MSN program is 1.5, so I decided that I will focus my summer toward nclex and go the ADN-MSN route. Once I graduate, I will be paid with the MSN degree and there is a local hospital that offers loan reimbursement so I am hoping to work there and get settled there. Of course I'm a new grad--nervous for the future, but after a lot of stress and comtemplating on what decision to make, I think this is the best route since I'd be saving money and time. I am young, 20 yrs with a ADN degree and I'm the youngest in my ADN-MSN class. I think it's exciting that by the time I turn 22, I'll have a MSN degree, plus that won't exclude me from working on the floor as during our orientation, our professors said that we can work at the bedside no matter what. I can work on medsurg no matter. Please keep me your prayers because I know this will be hard, but I can get through it wirh God's help!!
MissSimplyKC Did you receive your ADN at a community college and did it take two years? I am a high school senior and want more information because I want to become an RN. Thank you!
It is a no brainier. ADN is by far the smartest route. 90% cheaper, it is quicker, no need to spend 4 years away from home. If you decide that nursing is not for you, the decision to leave will be easy. BSN programs were the norm 60 years ago. There is no difference between the two. Actually, ADN nursing students get twice as much clinical time as BSN students. Extra academics mean nothing when inserting a catheter. Nursing managers don't care when interviewing. They can tell from the first 2 minutes of the interview who they will hire. ADN for sure.
I am pursing my ADN first due to the fact that my husband works for the government and we move around a lot. I really need to get the clinical in class part done with. I have been on this journey a long time and keep moving before I can get into a program. I will finially start my program Jan 2016. I had to go a private for profit (accredited)route due to the time constraints I am under. It will be expensive but worth it in the end. I will pursue my BSN online once I get my RN.
Im a junior in HS in Canada at the moment and am going for my BSN in Fall 2017. You're videos are amazing, apart of the great quality of the videos, I love how many nursing videos you have on your experience and things. Love them!!
+Ashley Adkins, RN hello, I'm 16 and I live in Greece.. I would like to study and get a BSN in Canada (fall 2018) .. can I start studying for the BSN right after high school? or should I do sth else before that? and what grades do I need?(my grade in average is 91%). I hope you reply, thanks.
Ashley is absolutely right. As an ADN, you won’t have problem find a entry level job, but along the way when your pay raised, you might have problem to switch a higher pay job, because they prefer to pay the same to a BSN. So why not get your BSN, it’s just matter of time. There are so many online programs available now
I know lots of people that have taken various routes towards their RN. The main thing is finding what fits you. I have to pay for my own schooling so I went to a community college and I got my LPN since the ADN had a 2 year waitlist and the LPN didn’t. That was 1 year in the program and 1.5 years after I started the ADN (I could’ve started sooner, but you know...life). It’s just another year and boom RN! I got ridiculed by some people who did the traditional BSN or ADN, but I’m glad I got my LPN first. Was able to make good money and work as a nurse while continuing my education. LPNs are nurses too.
I live in the Houston area so nursing is a major field. I did 2 years of prerequisites so I could transfer and obtain my BSN because it was a 16 month program with no breaks, and unfortunately I didn't get in so I applied to an ADN program and got in! It'll take 2 whole years but I'm still ahead due to taking all those prerequisites for a BSN. I'm hoping I can just do an online BSN program while working at a hospital
BSN's are much easier to get into than ADN's. ADN's are much harder to get into now a days, plus this is 5 years later, ADN's are still being hired, at the exact same pay as BSN's. sometimes at higher pay. ADN nurses are much better prepared than BSN nurses for actual practice. when looking at the new, as new grads, a hiring manager is more likely to a hire a new grad ADN than a new grad BSN
I am starting a BSN program in the fall and the way i decided is that it made no sense to get ADN when i already had an associates in science plus i plan on being a NP or PA so the the BSN was the obvious choice for me.
wizkid3726 same here! I am currently applying to a BSN program! I have come to far now by completing all my nursing pre reqs.. so I might as well keep pushing and doing my best to get accepted to the BSN program which is very competitive. If I would have known I would have not done all my nursing pre reqs since ADN does not require many and done adn and worked myself up But i took the longer route , might as well aim for the BSN now since I’m so close . Good luck in nursing school!
I think what she meant by the ADN program being easier to get into rather than a University, is the more competitive Universities like Baylor, A&M, Etc... Those programs are extremely difficult to get into & have a very rigorous application process. However, there are plenty of non competitive universities as well as Community colleges that have nursing programs that are difficult to get into but not as hard as a state university.
You’re video is very helpful to me because I know the differences between adn and bsn and their advantages and disadvantages thanks you for posting this video? Also I have a question I have 44 credit hours in my community college and I want to do ADN while I have many transferable classes would you suggest me to go 4 years BSN or just to take ADN ? I heard university classes are very harder than c college classes is that true?
Every hospital may hire a nurse with a ADN unless it's a Magnet Certified Hospital and nurses work in more places than hospitals. I would say the only reason you should get a BSN is if you want to become a nurse manager or advance to a NP, CRNA or some other advanced nurse degree.
hi Ashley. .I reside in Maine and already hold a BS..looking at a RN degree for years now..the trend here is phasing out LPN's to MA and ADN to BSN..with already holding a BS I have quite a bit done...all prerequisites except some science based ones. Thank you as always for your time and knowledge♡
@@traceygarner7764 true indeed. The topic of discussion was what's the difference between ADN and BSN. You do have a valid point, in order to further your career you would need the BSN. But now such schools are having accelerated programs where you can go from ASN to MSN
I'm going for ADN now just because my husband is military and the area we live in they only offer ADN's not BSN as well as I want to be able to finish before we leave being I am almost 26 and this is my second degree.
I know this is an older video but I want to point out something that is incorrect for anyone stumbling across this video now. There are many programs where you can go from your ADN straight to your MSN in a year and a half to two years. If people do what you said ADN -> BSN -> MSN they are spending at least a year longer in school and a lot more money. Although there is no wrong way to go about going to school I just want to point out the fastest and cheapest way to get a MSN is going from ADN straight to MSN.
I'm sorry but ADN programs are way more competitive where I'm from to get in to & they have produced more qualified nurses than the BSN programs around me. Also, you literally have to do 2 years of prerequisites before you can apply to the ADN program.
Agreed it had taken me to 1.5 years to do my prerequisites It’s really not much shorter or easier as she explained. It till takes 3-4 years to get an ADN
There's this nursing program that many of my nursing friends want to get into and that program is only for adn but this program only accepts 30 students. idk if every nursing program is like that but that's a small amount for all the applications being turned into that school. personally I'd like to get my bsn instead of adn but I do enjoy the idea of pursuing the adn and continuing my bsn studies.
Thank you so much for your channel!!! You´re sweet and speaks clearly! I am from Brazil and intend to get in to Nursing school soon....and was thinking about ADN but now i´m into the BSN....thank you! :)
+Skaiye Finney Once you receive your RN license, you can work anywhere! Even in the NICU! However, most specialized jobs (AKA...OB...ICU...NICU...etc) do not take new grad nurses, or it is VERY difficult to get into those specialties right away. A lot of jobs prefer that you get a few years of experience elsewhere before specializing, but not always. :)
I was going the ADN route at my local community college I had one prerequisite class left to take and boom the school tells me almost all the prerequisites I took would no longer be except to get into nursing school. They said it wasn’t them it was the state changing things so I took my credits and transferred to a private university where I will receive my BSN it’s pricey but for me it was either start over or transfer.
I'm going to college this year and I'm going to a community college can I get my BSN if I do two years of community college and then I transfer to a university with my ADN to get the BSN
Phinny Dabest check with the University you plan on going to. Many have bridge programs if you obtain the asn. If you end up deciding to just go straight from community college with a general teansfer instead of the ASN to BSN bridge just make sure you check the prerequisites because you may have had to take chemistry or other sciences that the ASN didn't require at the CC and the bsn at the university does.
Hi Ashley! My name is Kaitlyn.. I'm on my boyfriends youtube (He's in the navy too!) How cool! I am currently at a four year university and am a nursing major. I am looking into going back to a community college near hometown and just getting my ADN, because with that route I would be in nursing school by Fall16 (If accepted-fingers crossed)! I plan on pursuing my BSN after graduation and passing my NCLEX, while working as an RN. Most programs here in TX are RN-BSN (online) through many universities such as The University of Texas Medical Branch and my school Stephen F. Austin State University offers it as well. Is it frowned upon by employers to have your BSN from online courses? Even if through a well known university?
+Gustavo Martinez I have known a lot of people who had their ADN, and then got their BSN online. I don't think many people frown upon that because you learn all of the "nursing" stuff in your ADN. The BSN just adds on some more research!
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experiences with us ! I recently graduated from a CNA program which inspired to me to change my major from social work to exercise science/ Nursing.I currently have two semesters left before I can actually be admitted into the nursing program which is about two years long obtain my bachelors in nursing. I’m unsure of this path because I will have a bsn and only cna experience. I’m questioning if it will even be worth it. Should I just become a rn ?? I would appreciate any advice anyone has to offer. I’m only 20 with no kids and I live in Georgia
so ADN is not like a 4 year crammed into 2 years though. Ive been told that. The fact 2 years is an option, there has to be a catch besides what you stated. Any thoughts? Id rather do 2 and later get my BSN IF I decide, but thats the biggest factor, the pace as if it were more accelerated than a BSN. Thank you.
BSN programs are typically 2 years long. She said 4 because most people do the 2 years of prerequisites at the same university. I did my prerequisites at a community college then transferred to the University to complete the BSN Nursing program. It saved me a lot of money that way.
Hi I am from LA and I already hold a bachelor degree. I recently got accepted to accelerated BSN program at Cal State San Marcos. It's a 2 year program. However, i think the tuition is a bit too high ~55K. I have another option of going to LA County RN program and do a bridge program with Cal State LA for ~22k in total but get the BSN in 3 years instead. What should I choose?
Tiffany Kwan When you think about it a year more of schooling is costing you a years salary of 55-80k depending where you are. Finishing faster would be better if you can afford to.
hey I'm going to college this fall and was thinking about going for BSN but I'm 18 and have no prior nursing experience or any degree do I have to if I want to get my BSN?
+NurseMurse will ADN nurses be able to do travel nursing in urban hospitals or even find other types of employment in the future regardless of the controversy imposed, for a nurse to spend their career settled with ,for job security purposes ?
i'm trying to get my GED right now so do you think if its ok to become LPN right after getting my GED then ADN or you think i can do ADN right after my GED? please help. I"m a mother of two little kids so i want to know what is best for me....i'm going to be 26 years old in jan 2016 so i think its not too late to start education again. Please let me know what is best for me.also can i take online classes for LPN and ADN? or not? please help.
+HINA SAEED The route you take is definitely a personal decision. I think it is wonderful that you are wanting to go back to school! I would research the different GED programs, and nursing programs in your area. Talk to an advisor in person or over the phone to find out the commitment each program takes. :)
So I am getting a bachelor's in business and I am looking into nursing schools. Is it possible to become a nurse practitioner with an ADN and a bachelor's in another field?
The university I'm attending allows you to apply for MSN program after completion of the ASN program, but I believe there are some additional requirements. So, it can be done.
look for Clinical nurse leader (CNL)..I know a school that has that program and the requirement is having a Bachelors degree in anything other than nursing and then after 16 months you'll have a Masters in nursing (MSN). thats a much better step. i was just reading that its a requirement to have a BSN to get into any Master program but i could be wrong. :) I graduate with my BSN-RN in May! best of luck! ill be happy to give you more information about it too!
+Dark Destiny The easiest path to become a DR is to start off doing pre-med, bio-chem, etc. You can become an RN and then an MD, but you will have a lot of additional pre-reqs to take before applying to med school. The best/smoothest route to do is go RN to NP.
Laura Lamb Awesome, good luck to you! I went to a community college near me to get info and I will be taking exam to get my prereq in a couple of weeks..
No! Im 28 and pregnant with my first child, will be 29 next year and just getting started. I di have a bachelors already but im not using it lol. It's never too late.
@@filmOne-7 I believe you have to do some online and some in person. Let me know what info you need and I'll do my best to help you as much as possible.
Everyone, hold your horses.......I think in the near future the entry level for RNs should be an MSN after a health related, pre-professional bachelor's (pre med, pre dental, pre nursing). This would elevate the profession to the level of Physical therapists and PharmDs
Meh....schools want you to get a BSN for obvious reasons ($$$$$$). They really don't care about patient outcomes. You really have to think about it this way: BSN students have more "critical thinking skills" because typically they're the type of students that take a bigger risk and go to a larger, university program. The ADN programs are made up predominantly of community college students that didn't venture too far from home and think that universities are made up of them Big City Liberals who "don't know nothin'". Are BSNs better nurses? Employers can't really quantify that because as opposed to MD, DO or PA programs, nursing programs are more based on theory and dogma than they are the hard sciences.
I am sorry Ashley, I beg to differ. ADN programs are not easy to get into. With all the bridge programs there they are becoming very competitive to get into. The public is quickly becoming aware of it and because it is more cost effective you have people flooding the applications for these schools. Also there is a fast growing place with ADN-MSN programs.
I agree...ADN programs are not that easy to get into and have proven to be quite competitive. I obtained my ADN first because I felt like it would help me build my foundation in terms of nursing skills and knowledge. It is true that a lot of healthcare facilities are now moving towards more BSN basis. However, I know quite a few people and are in nursing groups with people who have only an ADN degree and are holding titles in the healthcare industry just as high level as a BSN nurse. For those who have time and a great support system, obtaining a BSN is a wonderful idea. However, for those who need to work sooner obtaining an ADN is great as well.
Yeah my program and those in my area are super competitive here in NE Ohio!
I agree as well. While I am sure this is very dependent on your market area, ADN programs are actually more competitive than the BSN program offered in my area. The more affordable, 2-year option is just very marketable to most sensitive to cost and non-traditional students. The two ADN programs in our area also have higher NCLEX pass rates than the BSN program in our area. You really have to do the research in your state/area to make a determination for yourself. For my program acceptance 120 sat for the Hesi A2 exam and the top 40 were taken based on exam score/preq completion/GPA. (Also, 8 students that were on-deck last semester join the group) Many of the applicants already had four year degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice to name a few. I had a previous 2-year degree. Try to network with people you know that work in the local hospitals to get some insights on the hiring, etc. I absolutely am for BSNs though and will seek one after I graduate - it covers some great additional curriculum.
Africanrose515 completely agree with u girl
Brad Morrison the school I attend only accepts 70 students into their Nursing program
You explained this subject very quick and thoroughly and gave all the information those out there needed to make the decision. Another great vid Ashley!
Thanks!!!!:):):)
I'm so stressed out right now..
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屍鬼 are you still stressed out ?
I do want to say though. Statistically BSN have better critical thinking skills but ultimately it comes down to your school. In my area my community college ADN's are more hirable and compete with the BSN's as far as education because my ADN program is known as a really, really great school locally. If you graduate from their ADN program you are definitely capable to work where as some of the 4 year colleges aren't putting out the same quality education. Just something to consider when choosing schools.
Though you still SHOULD get a BSN! A lot of hospitals will take the BSN over ADN simply due to the accreditation they get even though the ADN may be more qualified from previous experience. It's all about funding and $$$. That's just the world. My plan is to get ADN, get stellar references, work a year somewhere that pays for tuition while I do online school and then move that ladder baby! Or just rock the ADN like it ain't no thang and be a travel nurse! :)
Wow, in my country (France)there is only one way to become nurse, a nurse school that Work with university,there are some of the réf cross and others that works with public hospital, You Can go on school After You pass an exam ( there is something like 150 place for 800 people who try to pass each year) and then it's a way of 3years between school and hospital. It's very interesting tout discover how it works in others parts of the world. 👌
critical thinking has nothing to do with education....what has writing apa papers and knowing how to read research papers have to do with caring for a patient? experience may also be overrated but I rather have an ADN with 20 years of experience than a nurse with masters degree with one year experience caring for me in ICU....lol...it's like saying a pilot with a PHd could fly a compromised plane better because he knows in detail how lift and drags works on a wing....try to steer that plane just using your engines...well that is critical thinking with experience
Thats completely false. Do some more research. Getting a Bachelor degree has noting to do with teaching you how to BE a nurse. Thats all done in a RN program (which a ADN/ASN program does). Its just that taking those school have you take those extra "Leadership" courses to justify giving you the "B" in the BSN.
I know that's right
For me all of the pros of the ADN are spot on and exactly why I am going for that first. I am a single mom and want to be working as a nurse ASAP! Then, since the cost will most likely be covered, go for my BSN! I think everyone has a different situation that contributes to the decision greatly. Awesome video.
I agree!!!! Everyone is in a different situation! It is nice to have the different routes to go to accommodate wherever you are in life. :)
I'm on the same boat as you! I was deciding to go BSN, but we all know it will be a lot expensive to go that route, I'm a single mother, and I know how much Im going to be approved and covered from fafsa, and sadly bsn program will be expensive for me. Thats why if I get ADN, I can finish and work as an RN and pay for tuition to get my BSN, Like you said, everyone has a different situation and reasons ☺️
Getting into Community College is A lot harder now since not a lot of people have a 100k in their pockets. Great video very informative
Take out a loan...
jacob hanun not many wanna do that
@@jacobhanun3227 take out a 100k loan to get paid 60k? smart
I was able to find a ADN to MSN bridge program. I was debating whether or not to continue with a BSN at my current school since it's one extra year but the MSN program is 1.5, so I decided that I will focus my summer toward nclex and go the ADN-MSN route. Once I graduate, I will be paid with the MSN degree and there is a local hospital that offers loan reimbursement so I am hoping to work there and get settled there. Of course I'm a new grad--nervous for the future, but after a lot of stress and comtemplating on what decision to make, I think this is the best route since I'd be saving money and time. I am young, 20 yrs with a ADN degree and I'm the youngest in my ADN-MSN class. I think it's exciting that by the time I turn 22, I'll have a MSN degree, plus that won't exclude me from working on the floor as during our orientation, our professors said that we can work at the bedside no matter what. I can work on medsurg no matter. Please keep me your prayers because I know this will be hard, but I can get through it wirh God's help!!
MissSimplyKC wait please DM at @rosexmonroe on instagram please I’m deciding to do this route.
MissSimplyKC Did you receive your ADN at a community college and did it take two years? I am a high school senior and want more information because I want to become an RN. Thank you!
This is the route I am taking especially since I already hold a bachelor's in another field. I'll save so much money!
Im taking this route too since I already have a Bachelors in health sciences
@@dashanee0390 this is what I'm trying to do. I have my BS as well in a different field.
It is a no brainier. ADN is by far the smartest route. 90% cheaper, it is quicker, no need to spend 4 years away from home. If you decide that nursing is not for you, the decision to leave will be easy. BSN programs were the norm 60 years ago. There is no difference between the two. Actually, ADN nursing students get twice as much clinical time as BSN students. Extra academics mean nothing when inserting a catheter. Nursing managers don't care when interviewing. They can tell from the first 2 minutes of the interview who they will hire. ADN for sure.
Extremerecluse Fallows can we took about money!! I’m going to spend on loans like 50k-72k right now for my ADN that’s more cheaper than the BSN
I agree! These are all of the reasons why I am choosing to go for my ADN first. I start my first semester this fall!
Matt CONGRATS! Best of luck :)
Ashley Adkins Thanks! Good luck with your final semester!
Matt Thank you! Your final semester will be here before you know it. :)
Ashley Adkins Yes I've heard it goes by so quick! =)
Are done with the program? How hard was it? Were you able to keep a social life?
I am pursing my ADN first due to the fact that my husband works for the government and we move around a lot. I really need to get the clinical in class part done with. I have been on this journey a long time and keep moving before I can get into a program. I will finially start my program Jan 2016. I had to go a private for profit (accredited)route due to the time constraints I am under. It will be expensive but worth it in the end. I will pursue my BSN online once I get my RN.
Im a junior in HS in Canada at the moment and am going for my BSN in Fall 2017. You're videos are amazing, apart of the great quality of the videos, I love how many nursing videos you have on your experience and things. Love them!!
+kelsey amos Thanks for watching! :)
+Ashley Adkins, RN hello, I'm 16 and I live in Greece.. I would like to study and get a BSN in Canada (fall 2018) .. can I start studying for the BSN right after high school? or should I do sth else before that? and what grades do I need?(my grade in average is 91%). I hope you reply, thanks.
+Navzz74 Not sure about Canada but in the US you have to take Pre Req classes before you actually start doing nursing related studies.
Ashley is absolutely right. As an ADN, you won’t have problem find a entry level job, but along the way when your pay raised, you might have problem to switch a higher pay job, because they prefer to pay the same to a BSN. So why not get your BSN, it’s just matter of time. There are so many online programs available now
I know lots of people that have taken various routes towards their RN. The main thing is finding what fits you. I have to pay for my own schooling so I went to a community college and I got my LPN since the ADN had a 2 year waitlist and the LPN didn’t. That was 1 year in the program and 1.5 years after I started the ADN (I could’ve started sooner, but you know...life). It’s just another year and boom RN! I got ridiculed by some people who did the traditional BSN or ADN, but I’m glad I got my LPN first. Was able to make good money and work as a nurse while continuing my education. LPNs are nurses too.
I live in the Houston area so nursing is a major field. I did 2 years of prerequisites so I could transfer and obtain my BSN because it was a 16 month program with no breaks, and unfortunately I didn't get in so I applied to an ADN program and got in! It'll take 2 whole years but I'm still ahead due to taking all those prerequisites for a BSN. I'm hoping I can just do an online BSN program while working at a hospital
Good plan! Sounds solid. :)
which adn program did you go? hcc? I live in houston to trying to get some info
what are perquisites? I'm looking to get my ged and aiming to become a nurse. and how do you do volenteer work at hospitals if you've ever done them?
Kristiana Stiver Y’all have a medical center bigger than some downtowns. 😂😂
Kristiana Stiver I'm in Houston too. I'm attending San jac central ADN program this spring! What about you??
BSN's are much easier to get into than ADN's. ADN's are much harder to get into now a days, plus this is 5 years later, ADN's are still being hired, at the exact same pay as BSN's. sometimes at higher pay. ADN nurses are much better prepared than BSN nurses for actual practice. when looking at the new, as new grads, a hiring manager is more likely to a hire a new grad ADN than a new grad BSN
I am starting a BSN program in the fall and the way i decided is that it made no sense to get ADN when i already had an associates in science plus i plan on being a NP or PA so the the BSN was the obvious choice for me.
wizkid3726
Can an adn not be an np?
You can, but you'll have to either obtain your BSN or find a bridge program.
wizkid3726 same here! I am currently applying to a BSN program! I have come to far now by completing all my nursing pre reqs.. so I might as well keep pushing and doing my best to get accepted to the BSN program which is very competitive. If I would have known I would have not done all my nursing pre reqs since ADN does not require many and done adn and worked myself up But i took the longer route , might as well aim for the BSN now since I’m so close . Good luck in nursing school!
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I think what she meant by the ADN program being easier to get into rather than a University, is the more competitive Universities like Baylor, A&M, Etc... Those programs are extremely difficult to get into & have a very rigorous application process. However, there are plenty of non competitive universities as well as Community colleges that have nursing programs that are difficult to get into but not as hard as a state university.
You’re video is very helpful to me because I know the differences between adn and bsn and their advantages and disadvantages thanks you for posting this video? Also I have a question I have 44 credit hours in my community college and I want to do ADN while I have many transferable classes would you suggest me to go 4 years BSN or just to take ADN ? I heard university classes are very harder than c college classes is that true?
Every hospital may hire a nurse with a ADN unless it's a Magnet Certified Hospital and nurses work in more places than hospitals. I would say the only reason you should get a BSN is if you want to become a nurse manager or advance to a NP, CRNA or some other advanced nurse degree.
hi Ashley. .I reside in Maine and already hold a BS..looking at a RN degree for years now..the trend here is phasing out LPN's to MA and ADN to BSN..with already holding a BS I have quite a bit done...all prerequisites except some science based ones. Thank you as always for your time and knowledge♡
LPN’s are nurses and Medical Assistants are not. LPN’s will not be phased out. I hate when people say that.
Skillswise, what can a BSN do (or what are they allowed to do) on the job that an ADN is or cannot?
Nothing. It's more for management.
They’re both registered nurses in their states so they do the SAME exact thing. A BSN is more for management positions, etc...
Same skill set! BSN is more so if your looking into management
@@nvital9671 not only management, you NEED your BSN in order to further your education, such as NP, PA, CRNA
@@traceygarner7764 true indeed. The topic of discussion was what's the difference between ADN and BSN. You do have a valid point, in order to further your career you would need the BSN. But now such schools are having accelerated programs where you can go from ASN to MSN
If you go get your BSN after your ADN ..do you need to take the NCLEX again?
@@leolagaul2106 unless you are an LPN/LVN then you would have to take it again.
I'm going for ADN now just because my husband is military and the area we live in they only offer ADN's not BSN as well as I want to be able to finish before we leave being I am almost 26 and this is my second degree.
I know this is an older video but I want to point out something that is incorrect for anyone stumbling across this video now. There are many programs where you can go from your ADN straight to your MSN in a year and a half to two years. If people do what you said ADN -> BSN -> MSN they are spending at least a year longer in school and a lot more money. Although there is no wrong way to go about going to school I just want to point out the fastest and cheapest way to get a MSN is going from ADN straight to MSN.
THANK YOU so much. I've been battling this lately as I'm getting close to being done with my pre reqs. I'm still on the shelf though.
I'm sorry but ADN programs are way more competitive where I'm from to get in to & they have produced more qualified nurses than the BSN programs around me. Also, you literally have to do 2 years of prerequisites before you can apply to the ADN program.
Agreed it had taken me to 1.5 years to do my prerequisites
It’s really not much shorter or easier as she explained. It till takes 3-4 years to get an ADN
If u hv an ADN, simply get ur BSN online and continue ur advancement.
There's this nursing program that many of my nursing friends want to get into and that program is only for adn but this program only accepts 30 students. idk if every nursing program is like that but that's a small amount for all the applications being turned into that school. personally I'd like to get my bsn instead of adn but I do enjoy the idea of pursuing the adn and continuing my bsn studies.
This was a great video! Thank you Ashley.
Thank you so much for your channel!!! You´re sweet and speaks clearly! I am from Brazil and intend to get in to Nursing school soon....and was thinking about ADN but now i´m into the BSN....thank you! :)
+Júnia Procópio AWESOME! You will do great!
Off topic, but my dream is to be a neonatal nurse. How do you specialize in nursing after the nclex? Do you apply for that specialty?
+Skaiye Finney Once you receive your RN license, you can work anywhere! Even in the NICU! However, most specialized jobs (AKA...OB...ICU...NICU...etc) do not take new grad nurses, or it is VERY difficult to get into those specialties right away. A lot of jobs prefer that you get a few years of experience elsewhere before specializing, but not always. :)
I was going the ADN route at my local community college I had one prerequisite class left to take and boom the school tells me almost all the prerequisites I took would no longer be except to get into nursing school. They said it wasn’t them it was the state changing things so I took my credits and transferred to a private university where I will receive my BSN it’s pricey but for me it was either start over or transfer.
This video was very helpful, thank you!
Thank you for the vid, Ashley!
this is such a helpful video!!
Well I better start it , it's going to be a long way to go...
I'm going to college this year and I'm going to a community college can I get my BSN if I do two years of community college and then I transfer to a university with my ADN to get the BSN
Great plan!!
Phinny Dabest check with the University you plan on going to. Many have bridge programs if you obtain the asn. If you end up deciding to just go straight from community college with a general teansfer instead of the ASN to BSN bridge just make sure you check the prerequisites because you may have had to take chemistry or other sciences that the ASN didn't require at the CC and the bsn at the university does.
Phinny Dabest Is an ADN an RN?
Trying to get into a ADN program is very difficult, they are impacted and many are turned away. Especially living in the Bay Area.
Hi Ashley! My name is Kaitlyn.. I'm on my boyfriends youtube (He's in the navy too!) How cool!
I am currently at a four year university and am a nursing major. I am looking into going back to a community college near hometown and just getting my ADN, because with that route I would be in nursing school by Fall16 (If accepted-fingers crossed)!
I plan on pursuing my BSN after graduation and passing my NCLEX, while working as an RN. Most programs here in TX are RN-BSN (online) through many universities such as The University of Texas Medical Branch and my school Stephen F. Austin State University offers it as well. Is it frowned upon by employers to have your BSN from online courses? Even if through a well known university?
+Gustavo Martinez I have known a lot of people who had their ADN, and then got their BSN online. I don't think many people frown upon that because you learn all of the "nursing" stuff in your ADN. The BSN just adds on some more research!
This was very helpful! Thank you!!!! 😁
Will I be able to make my own class schedule or I have to go to school FT with the BSN?
There are other nursing jobs out there besides hospitals.
Granddaughter will graduate this Friday 18 December 2020 from a 11 month 8 day ABSN course SUMMA CUM LAUDE.
I am currently a pre nursing student. I am working on prerequisites for adn program.
Obrigado.
Thank you , no problems x
Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experiences with us ! I recently graduated from a CNA program which inspired to me to change my major from social work to exercise science/ Nursing.I currently have two semesters left before I can actually be admitted into the nursing program which is about two years long obtain my bachelors in nursing. I’m unsure of this path because I will have a bsn and only cna experience. I’m questioning if it will even be worth it. Should I just become a rn ?? I would appreciate any advice anyone has to offer.
I’m only 20 with no kids and I live in Georgia
Great video! 💜
so ADN is not like a 4 year crammed into 2 years though. Ive been told that. The fact 2 years is an option, there has to be a catch besides what you stated. Any thoughts? Id rather do 2 and later get my BSN IF I decide, but thats the biggest factor, the pace as if it were more accelerated than a BSN. Thank you.
BSN programs are typically 2 years long. She said 4 because most people do the 2 years of prerequisites at the same university. I did my prerequisites at a community college then transferred to the University to complete the BSN Nursing program. It saved me a lot of money that way.
@@alexj6691 what were your's measures?
I’ll go for the BSN then 🥰
Did you get in?
Hi I am from LA and I already hold a bachelor degree. I recently got accepted to accelerated BSN program at Cal State San Marcos. It's a 2 year program. However, i think the tuition is a bit too high ~55K. I have another option of going to LA County RN program and do a bridge program with Cal State LA for ~22k in total but get the BSN in 3 years instead. What should I choose?
Tiffany Kwan When you think about it a year more of schooling is costing you a years salary of 55-80k depending where you are. Finishing faster would be better if you can afford to.
What did you decide? Are you a Nurse?
hey I'm going to college this fall and was thinking about going for BSN but I'm 18 and have no prior nursing experience or any degree do I have to if I want to get my BSN?
+Nabera Love Nope. I didn't :)
Ok thanks
Taniya Boykin how was your experience going right into BSN w no prior experience?
Chloe Marie, that's what I want a video on! I would really like to know the process of transferring, picking schools, going in young, etc
Do u have to have a adn in order to get a bsn, and how much would a bsn university cost
+NurseMurse will ADN nurses be able to do travel nursing in urban hospitals or even find other types of employment in the future regardless of the controversy imposed, for a nurse to spend their career settled with ,for job security purposes ?
do you have your bsn or adn
She has BSN
i'm trying to get my GED right now so do you think if its ok to become LPN right after getting my GED then ADN or you think i can do ADN right after my GED? please help.
I"m a mother of two little kids so i want to know what is best for me....i'm going to be 26 years old in jan 2016 so i think its not too late to start education again.
Please let me know what is best for me.also can i take online classes for LPN and ADN? or not?
please help.
+HINA SAEED The route you take is definitely a personal decision. I think it is wonderful that you are wanting to go back to school! I would research the different GED programs, and nursing programs in your area. Talk to an advisor in person or over the phone to find out the commitment each program takes. :)
Never too late
We have 6 months theory and 4 months clinicals every year.....
So I am getting a bachelor's in business and I am looking into nursing schools. Is it possible to become a nurse practitioner with an ADN and a bachelor's in another field?
The university I'm attending allows you to apply for MSN program after completion of the ASN program, but I believe there are some additional requirements. So, it can be done.
look for Clinical nurse leader (CNL)..I know a school that has that program and the requirement is having a Bachelors degree in anything other than nursing and then after 16 months you'll have a Masters in nursing (MSN). thats a much better step. i was just reading that its a requirement to have a BSN to get into any Master program but i could be wrong. :) I graduate with my BSN-RN in May! best of luck! ill be happy to give you more information about it too!
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I'm BSN from Thailand and I be a nurse in the uk, it's mean I will be BSN in the uk or not ?
+Patcharin Akarapolsakul , RN I honestly have no clue at how it works from country to country! Sorry!
Hello beautiful, can a registered nurse with an associate's degree do injections and work as an esthetician nurse?
Yes
What if i want to become a rn n later become a doctor what should i get the adn or bsm? n do both cover for further education for becoming a doctor
+Dark Destiny The easiest path to become a DR is to start off doing pre-med, bio-chem, etc. You can become an RN and then an MD, but you will have a lot of additional pre-reqs to take before applying to med school. The best/smoothest route to do is go RN to NP.
This is a good video for general information but she is missing tons of information in reference to the nursing field and how to get educated.
I'm 29 yrs old, is it too late for me to get at least an ADN..?I want to change my path and career I don't want to get stuck on a warehouse forever..
absolutely not. go for it!! go to your local community college and talk to your advisor. I am 33 and about to start CNA school and then get my ADN :)
Laura Lamb Awesome, good luck to you! I went to a community college near me to get info and I will be taking exam to get my prereq in a couple of weeks..
No! Im 28 and pregnant with my first child, will be 29 next year and just getting started. I di have a bachelors already but im not using it lol. It's never too late.
I am studying ADN. Am I able to do MSN directly skipping Post RN or BSN?????
There are a few programs out there, but not many.
@@traceygarner7764 Would U plz lead me. What kind of programes?
Where are you located, if you don't mind me asking? I know that University of TX in Austin has one of those programs.
@@filmOne-7 I believe you have to do some online and some in person. Let me know what info you need and I'll do my best to help you as much as possible.
@@traceygarner7764 I wanna get enrole in CRNA which is I think equal to MSN. Is there any institute that offers CRNA after ADN.
It is four years programe.
thank u so much
Everyone, hold your horses.......I think in the near future the entry level for RNs should be an MSN after a health related, pre-professional bachelor's (pre med, pre dental, pre nursing). This would elevate the profession to the level of Physical therapists and PharmDs
i read a lot of others topics for critical thinking hehe
Nice video
Great video
Meh....schools want you to get a BSN for obvious reasons ($$$$$$). They really don't care about patient outcomes. You really have to think about it this way: BSN students have more "critical thinking skills" because typically they're the type of students that take a bigger risk and go to a larger, university program. The ADN programs are made up predominantly of community college students that didn't venture too far from home and think that universities are made up of them Big City Liberals who "don't know nothin'". Are BSNs better nurses? Employers can't really quantify that because as opposed to MD, DO or PA programs, nursing programs are more based on theory and dogma than they are the hard sciences.
JUST DON'T GO TO CAPELLA UNIVERSITY! PLEASE!
Is there a reason why you say this?
Is GOD real?............