I like your youtube presentation and thanks for sharing. I seeking advice on ADN or BSN. I have little children with limited support. My career goal is to be a Nurse practitioner. I have little children with limited support. My career goal is to be a Nurse practitioner.
However, due to the limited help with my children (single parent) and low finances, I was wondering if ADN will be an easier and more realistic route for me since the school is located in my area. But this option takes longer time to achieve my goal.
On the other hand, if I should go with my dream university for BSN, located out of town it will require move and much readjustment including locating a place to stay, day care, prek school etc.
However, it provides faster means to reach my goal and better preparation for the career I want. Please advise which option is realistic for someone in my situation?
-Ros
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S.L. Page says
Hey Ros! I am so glad you liked the video… thank you :-). Now to answer your question….given your current circumstances with your finances, children, and where the school is located I would go with the ADN.
It is cheaper (usually) and faster to get. After you get your ADN you can then apply to a bridge program for RN to BSN, where you can obtain your BSN. Many schools offer this through an online program.
I know you want to become a NP. Many NPs schools like for nurses to have experience working as a nurse before they accept them into the their program (not all but most). Generally 1-2 years is sufficient enough but again this varies among programs. So that will take more time but you will have to have to BSN in order to get your NP.
Again, given your situation I would get your ADN and then start working and making money. Then take your time and get the BSN and eventually the NP. Good luck and please keep in touch!
Sarah
Petra says
Ros,
I agree with Sarah up there. I can relate myself with your situation and given the time and money it would be best for you to do the ADN first. Get experience, do the BSN later (when life is a little better….little one more self-sufficient and you have some RN pay coming in) (btw some hospitals will pay for you to go on for your BSN so look into that) than knock out the NP.
Ros says
Thank you Sarah and Petra for your prompt response. I actually have completed all my BSN prerequisites and ready for either program but your advice has helped. Thanks!