2nd Bachelors in Nursing

fiveteens
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:10:58 +0000

Slightly off topic but relevant, don’t discount the idea of a 2 year ADN. I had a bachelor’s degree in music and education. I completed my ADN after seriously considering (and being accepted to) 2nd BSN programs. What I found (10 years ago) was that having a bachelor’s degree allowed me to ‘skip’ the BSN requirement for further study (master’s and beyond), save a heap of money, have increased clinical hours and skills upon graduation, and have a more ‘normal’ family life. I have heard from countless people that the rigor and compression of 2nd BSN programs is intense beyond the normal nursing school rigor and stress (which is already very high). If you have considerations like family or work, the ADN program is something to explore. Things may have changed in 10 years, but my choice has not hindered me at all in my practice. Good luck to you!