I'm in an ADN program right now with the option to do a BSN during the summers and finish up after in a shorter period of time. I'm curious to know what programs you are looking at that are 12-16 months and are they online? Can you work full time while doing them?
I plan on doing ICU for a year, then travel nursing here in California. I am planning on doing the BSN because why not, especially now with COVID it's not like I'm doing much else with my time socially or anything, might as well forward my career and finances. Also I have looked at the NP or even DNP to get the CRNA (it's a doctorate position starting soon (2025?)).
I mean, do what makes you happy. I don't actually need the BSN for travel nursing either, and I feel you on that, but I also like to keep developing myself and learning more, and having more options is a good thing. Also, the degree is not that expensive, the BSN I was looking at it's another $10K.
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I think whatever makes you happy I've always felt independent and I always liked working for myself and it sounds like you have the leadership and the knowledge to go anywhere anyway so you're going to succeed no matter what you do you just have to wait it out and see which one makes you happiest and how far you can take each one of them either one you're going to succeed
Hey there! BSN here! I'm currently working bedside.
If you're looking for leadership roles and any higher up admin positions, then I'd say go for it! It'll just open the door for whatever steps you want to take in your career down the road.
If you just plan on staying in bedside or patient care positions, I'd be a bit more hesitant.
But for future career purposes, wouldn't be a bad idea to go ahead and get it.
Good luck! Stay safe!
12 -16 months? Go for it.
It doesn't sound like you're worried about cost or loans, so more than likely you have that under control.
Plus, when you do go to a hospital that does pay more, having a BSN is a cherry on top of all your experience.
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Just keep what you have now. Especially since there’s not much benefit to the other one and it’s just for “what if”. No reason to add on more student loans.
Get your BSN then BSN-NP. Maybe it won't pay off immediately but the added certifications plus your ongoing experience as a nurse. Will eventually pay off and open more doors for you in the future.
I'm California its getting harder to work at the bigger facility (and gives you more mobility where you want to work) if you are an RN with a BSN...
Can you do both? Gain experience while going to school?
Do what is in your heart. My sister runs a whole floor. She’s almost done to be a nurse practitioner.
Nice career honey. Yes get the bsn, it's good to have incase you decide you want to switch over to management. Then you'll already have it
Yes Go for it you need it to do better in yourself!
It's always better to have more options than gan not enough.
Education in this case can give you more options. If it would be easier now, why not?
How much is it going to cost you for the BSN and what would the strain be on your family if any?
Won't a BS. N. Get you a raise?
That is one freaking KILLER nurse-bod you're rocking there!
go for the BSN. You will not regret it.
Setting yourself up for success is a good thing.
Do whatever makes you happy and enjoy the most
go for it, have it in your pocket
Yes, go for it.
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