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ACCELERATED BSN vs ADN | Nursing School With Previous Bachelor’s Degree. In today’s video we will review some things to consider when deciding between an accelerated BSN versus an ADN nursing program.
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@bloodbaymare 4 года назад

I'm 51 days away from finishing my ADN program and I have paid a grand total of $95 in tuition for my entire program thanks to scholarships offered by my school. For my husband and I, not having debt was a huge factor in planning my education. As an added bonus, it is a wonderful feeling knowing that when I graduate, I am not tied down to working full time for the forseeable future to pay off student loans. We can start our family after I get comfortable as a new grad and I can work as much or as little as I want to when we have young kids and still retire early. It's taken me 6 years to get my ADN, so it has definitely been a long haul made more complicated by my husband's military career and frequent moves, but so worth it for the financial freedom.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

That's awesome!! congrats on being so so close!

@Pinesol605 Год назад

Congrats Emma you give me hope

@yansh3294 Год назад

Did you apply for scholarship ??

@unishakhanal7045 9 месяцев назад

Hey how you got the scholarship

@zararahman4558 5 месяцев назад

Which Nursing school did you apply to ?

@katieschwartz7730 4 года назад

Something else to consider with ADN: In my area most programs allow you to sit for LPN boards after your first year in the program. If you want to work ASAP this is a great option . I worked as an LPN while finishing my RN and now am enrolled online for my BSN .

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

thats so cool! I wish this was more common

@xbriannaxbananax 4 года назад

This is what I hope to do!! :)

@nittavanitta9046 3 года назад

I’m now taking this route bcz I did not pass my 1semester of RN school. I wish I had known all of this info before applying. I started the program while taking A&P2. 😔

@tiannafruth5444 4 года назад

This video was made for me, thank you so much! I'm leaning towards an ASBSN right now and I couldn't be more excited!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

best of luck with everything!

@shelbiemeghan7049 3 года назад

your videos are so helpful! i'm trying to make the decision on an ADN vs BSN i've had 4 years of my media management major completed with a semester left til graduation and then covid hit and circumstances made me take a break from school. now a year later i decided I want to be a nurse and it all seems overwhelming but it's what i want to do. thank you for taking the time to provide us viewers with all of this information!

@sollagunas_ 4 года назад

I prefer these types of videos since I am currently in an Accelerated BSN program and working up to get my FNP. Thank you!

@jeenav6914 4 года назад

Where is your nursing school?

@RedRobinYum1998 4 года назад

Liz this is EXACTLY what I needed right now. How do you always read my mind?! I’ll be graduating in two semesters with my Bachelors in Recreation Therapy, and I would like to go back to school for nursing but the decision between an accelerated BSN or ADN has been killing me. THANK YOU!!!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

Hope it helped!

@kimcerbin 3 года назад

You’re awesome, thank you!! This has helped so much!

@ashleyhawkins3176 9 месяцев назад

Tremendously helpful, thank you for helping me with my decision!

@Gc7788m 2 года назад

This definitely will help guide my choice, thank you Liz!

@NurseLiz 2 года назад

Glad you found it helpful!

@rliban 3 года назад

You have helped me so much. Thank you!!!

@Magmar947 4 года назад

I was super lucky because my local community college had a 10 month bachelor's to ADN program (BADNAP). Prerequisites were separate of course but 10 months to change careers is awesome! Great video!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

That’s amazing!!! I wish more did that

@lolitalamb 4 года назад

Wow! That's a cool program!!

@ZTomiboi 3 года назад

so jealous!! wish they had more of those. might have to move to oklahoma for a year.

@elirabinovich-3989 Год назад

What school is this?

@alberta6662 4 года назад

Hey Liz You should teach I’m telling you. Such great information fir those trying to figure it out. Thanks for sharing 😊

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

aww thank you!

@allenjose1037 4 года назад

Hi Nurse Liz! I love that you made this video because I was undecided if I should apply to my local community college’s ADN nursing program, which has a good reputation in my area, or to pursue an MSN Entry Level program at one of my state’s universities. My end goal is to be an RN and starting out as an ADN would be a better option for me and then I can advance to a BSN!

@aubreyromani6415 2 года назад

Very helpful! I thought I wanted to do the ABSN but I do have a child and a high paying job so just quitting my job was not an option. After being accepted into both an ABSN and ADN, I chose to go with the ADN because 1. Total cost was $10,000 and the ABSN was a min of $35,000 (not including everything else involved). 2. The ADN was "2 years" but since all my pre-reqs were completed I take 1 class a semester and it is actually only 21 months of classes. The ABSN is a straight 17 months no-breaks and for me that wasn't a good option to be able to spend time with my family. 3. I was able to go part time at my job (nurse recruiting) and they are already planning on me working with them when I graduate if i want to. I do already have a BS so, if I like nursing, I will do an online bridge to BSN or MSN in the future. With the nursing shortage at the moment a lot of places just need RN's so it really doesn't matter, at least in my area.

@martinalee8448 4 года назад

I'm about to graduate with a psychology degree in May and I'm enrolling in an ADN to get my prerequisites before going into an ABSN program. And like many other people on here I'm sure you have inspired me to do so. All throughout my senior year as a psychology student I have watched your videos to prepare for my next step in life and they have helped me immensely. I'm so glad that you made this video too!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I'm so so glad theyv'e been helpful!! congrats on almost graduating! sounds like a great plan :)

@martamossberg6989 4 года назад

Hey Martina! I'm at UCLA right now getting a psychology degree as well! Can you clarify with me why you have to go through in an ADN program before an ABSN? My main goal is to save money

@martinalee8448 4 года назад

@@martamossberg6989 I definitely don't have to and I may not even complete the program. Being in the ADN program is just a way I can get prerequisites for the ABSN program while getting some extra clinical/nursing experiences :) everyones path is different though!

@martamossberg6989 4 года назад

@@martinalee8448 oooh i see! thanks so much!!

@georgecrawford6869 Год назад

@@martamossberg6989 I am contemplating the ADN route for the same reasons. Where are now in your journey? Have You earned a ADN & ABSN. Are you a RN know?

@patrickmcmurray155 4 года назад

Very good video! Another option is that you can bridge from ADN to MSN and skip having to get a second Bachelors if you find that appealing. They typically range from 2.5 to 3 or 3.5 years. You can bridge from ADN to MSN with focus on FNP, Education, Administration, CNL and other specialities.

@Hendrixchick2023 4 года назад

Patrick McMurray thinking’s about doing that. Just need to find affordable schools that assign preceptors

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

You always have such awesome information!! Thank you!

@patrickmcmurray155 4 года назад

Hendrixchick check out state schools.. many have such options... though even some state schools had stated requiring students to find preceptors, as far as what I’ve heard. Apparently, according to the Sawyer Initiative, the requirement for schools to find preceptors was out in place as of 2019... but it is reliant on students to report when their school is out of compliance. sawyerinitiative.com/news-and-development/we-did-it/ I think this to be true, I saw one school, Herzing University, who formerly required students to find their own preceptors, send out an email where they expressed they would find preceptors for students that couldn’t locate them or needed support. They literally come out and say that in the end, they will find a preceptor. That’s a huge change Bey as many schools formerly used vague language like “will provide ‘support’ in locating preceptor”. This requirement is apparently in tandem with the continued accreditation requirements for CCNE accredited programs. Apparently, there wasn’t an extended grace period given for program to be progressively come into compliance... the rule is enforceable now. www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE-Accreditation/Resource-Documents/CCNE-Standards-Professional-Nursing-Guidelines The folks are the Sawyer Initiative acknowledge that not all schools will be prepared to comply with the new standard, but it is in place, now it’s our job to make sure a students know and support holding schools accountable to conform with the standard.

@HeyJill212 Год назад

This is what I'm hoping to do. My end goal is FNP. I have a degree in biology currently but I think that the accelerated BSN would be too difficult for me. I tried it last year and I did well in classes but I was completely stressed out and had a mental breakdown. Also, I want to work as a can while in school. I'm so confused about what to do. Maybe if I move somewhere cheaper I can do it so I dont have to work. But I think ADN would be more my speed as far as the pace of the class and more interaction with the instructors.

@19PurposebyDesgn81 4 года назад

I first obtained my ADN and then 3 yrs later did an online BSN program and it was great for me cause I’m when I was ready to do my BSN I had 3 small children and it gave me great flexibility while I was also working.

@mischadoll 4 года назад

This is exactly my situation! Thank you so much for posting this video. I was almost dead set on doing the Accelerated BSN Second Degree program (4 semesters, higher tuition @ state university), but now I’m back to considering the special concurrent ASN->BSN program (7 semesters, cheaper tuition @ state college). I live in Florida by the way. I just want to get done faster because I want to start working as a nurse and not as a teacher anymore! 😩 Anyway, much appreciated!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

Totally feel you! Check out the local employers and see if they hire ASN, if they do it's an awesome choice!

@malcolmjelani3588 3 года назад

the best way isn’t always the fast way. i’m not in agreement in how fast some of these programs are. you cannot make a competent nurse in 12 months, or 14. I’ve been preceptor to both accelerated and associate degree newbs, and they were all equally clueless in the beginning. it take about 2-5 years of clinical practice to create a solid floor nurse. some ppl want to go straight to NP after only one year of experience which i think is horrible.

@AroundTheWayGirl88 3 года назад

@@malcolmjelani3588 See and that's what I don't want to do. I don't want to rush through a program just to have a title, just to get a job and NOT know what I'm doing. I want to soak up all of the knowledge and insight that I can during my schooling so that I have a positive impact in the field. If I did a ASN or ABSN, I was considering a nursing residency program afterwards. Thank you for sharing.

@soxrok09 8 месяцев назад

Just seeing this and also leaving education for nursing and I’m in Florida too I’m looking at ADN even though I have a bachelor’s

@TDubb777 4 года назад

Great topic!

@Lombreee 4 года назад

This is so helpful!!! Thank you!!!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful!

@Lombreee 4 года назад

@@NurseLiz - your other videos are very helpful as well ♥️ thank you for making your content on RU-vid. You're definitely the best informative nursing channel!

@allysonclark9239 4 года назад

I wish I lived near a place with an accelerated BSN program! I have a BFA in Art and I’m currently trying to go back and do the ADN route. Thanks so much for talking about this! Helps me not feel so alone 😅

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

so not alone! Best of luck with everything!

@allysonclark9239 4 года назад

Nurse Liz thank you so much! ❤️ and thanks for being an awesome human 😎👍🏼

@laurenetheridge7829 4 года назад

I am in an ABSN program right now and honestly wouldn’t be if it wasn’t for you Liz! Also I do NOT have a bachelors degree.. there are few programs and seem to be schools who don’t have BSN programs around them that accept students without a bachelors degree into their ABSN program as long as they meet the pre rec requirements. I honestly had no idea that was even a thing until I started looking at ABSN programs because by the time I decided I wanted to switch to nursing I was already a junior in college!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I love that those exist!! My program didn't let you do that, which seems dumb, but I love that you found one!

@rb7454 4 года назад

Yes please talk about msn entry level

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

will do!

@lolitalamb 4 года назад

Yes, i second that! There are none in my area though 😣

@dontaskhazel 3 года назад

I recently graduated with my BA in psychology, and have been thinking of nursing for so long but I was too far into my psych degree to change majors! I was trying to decide between ABSN or ADN, but the intensity and prereqs for ABSN is kinda scary haha. However, BSN is definitely my goal and then MSN. Thanks for this video!

@missireason8998 2 года назад

If I were you, since ABSN programs require so many pre reqs and end up being not so accelerated, get your ADN at a local community college that will most likely transfer some courses from your BA in Psychology, then get into an ADN to MSN bridge program. Some ADN-MSN bridge programs will let you work part time as an RN.

@idalislicea8651 4 года назад

I would really love a video regarding Entry Level MSN vs Accelerated BSN vs Accelerated DNP. I’ve been troubled with the same situation. I graduated with both B.A in psychology and B.S in Biology. Somewhere in the midst, I decided nevermind I want to be Nurse Practitioner after working hand-and-hand with NP’s. However, I’m struggling with deciding what program to pursue for the ultime goal with the best patient experience. I would love to get some insight from you! Your videos have helped me a lot with the process. So, I thank you Liz!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I'm so glad they've been helpful! The Entry level MSN video will be coming soon!

@mnbrantley68 4 года назад

What really sucked was I was basically forced to do ADN. The ABSN program in my town was at a private Baptist college and it was really expensive and NONE of my prerequisites transferred. Oh well, I graduate in December with my ADN (if coronavirus allows me too). Stay well! Awesome video as always

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

Ugh it always sucks when you feel like the choice was taken from you. Congratulations on being almost done!!

@missireason8998 2 года назад

Sorry you feel the ADN was your only option. My sis is an ADN level RN. She has never wanted for a job. She is in a Cardiac step down until and loves it. Sometimes, I feel the BSN is best for RNs is a covert tool of propaganda, to fill seats in universities. Think about it...if the BSN was not seen as best, then no would-be RN would waste their time and money at a University....all RN hopefuls would go to a 2-year community college or LPN-RN bridge program at a trade school and be done in half the time and only 1/4 of the cost.

@nataliabacchus3661 10 месяцев назад

I am so happy I found your channel! I have a bachelors in Social Science, graduated in 2014. Now I am about to turn 33 and suddenly decided I want to become a nurse. Originally I thought I could do the ADN while working my full time job but I now realize that is almost impossible! I would need time to study during such a rushed course. If I wanted to go for a BSN in nursing could I still work full- time? Or part -time and request loans from Sally Mae as you mentioned?

@raisingthemsimply 4 года назад

I do not have my bachelors but I’m in an accelerated ADN program. I will graduate with 16 months of schooling (I have my CMA so that helped). That is an option too! It’s quarters and goes year round. Works for me since I am a mom and I don’t have time to do 3 years without working as nurse. I will get my BSN later online while I am working.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

That's awesome!! I wish they had more of those

@richardvergara 3 года назад

Nobody ever talks about the scope of practice of a ADN nurse as opposed to a BSN nurse. Is there a difference in what you’re allowed to do with your ADN while working as opposed to a nurse with a BSN?

@xiiguardian 4 года назад

I am at this crossroads right now. I am a teacher and I want to change tracks to nursing. I have the choice of an ABSN but it’s 12 months. 3 semesters (after the prerequs) starting in fall and finishing the following summer. It’s fast and crazy and also has like 600 clinical hours. So working probably isn’t an option. My husband works and we may be able to swing it. On the other hand, night class ADN classes sound great. I can keep working. It’ll take longer but I can keep working! Lol I’m lost in the sauce and rambling in your comments. Sorry.

@jackieb7991 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! I’m a PTA looking to go into nursing. I have a bachelors in science and all pre-reqs done. To become a nurse practitioner, does the sequence typically go from BSN, MSN, to NP? Insight would be very helpful! Thanks so much!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

typically yes. BSN then MSN with an NP specialty. But there are several options there in terms of bridge programs from ADN to MSN, or direct entry MSN etc

@TheVeeShow 4 года назад

I was going to make this decision but everyone told me not to do the ABSN because I have a 2 year old. So I'm going to do ADN and bridge to BSN. End goal is CNM so I've got a lot of schooling to do.

@laurenetheridge7829 4 года назад

The Vee Show hi! I’m not sure what your particular situation is but I am in an ABSN program and the majority of my class have little ones! Do whatever is best for you I just don’t want everyone to be telling you it not do able!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

you got this!!

@celestemindyourbusiness5092 3 года назад

@@laurenetheridge7829 I am in the same boat. I have a 2 year old and hoping to have another one this year. I spoke to my mom and she is willing to take care of the kids during this time as I keep hearing that I will have no family time while doing the ABSN. Ugh

@raimusprime7908 4 года назад

Money vs. Time, perfectly put! Have 3 kids in college, so i took the ADN route (2 more months!) to let them have more choice. Parenting's rough >.< But total ADN cost is about a semester of ABSN/BSN. End goal is still FNP though. Look forward to the MSN vid! Keep up the good work/vids!👍 And enjoy the little ones, they grow up too fast!😝

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

It's insane how fast they grow. COngratulations on being almost done!!

@lindseychoi 2 года назад

I heard that by 2025, NPs should get DNP as the minimum degree.

@olddadnurse 2 года назад

@@lindseychoi ive been hearing that too (since before 2017). I think at best, it would have to be staggered in but i honestly dont think it will happen anytime soon as there's too many programs that would just have to close up right at the time when NPs (basic practitioners, in essence; if we hybridly borrow the british definitions) would be most needed. I.e. lack of MD-level GPs and pediatricians. Thats not to say it cant happen but it would be a really bad idea...welp, that probably cinches it happening then 😖 But seriously, It's def preferred by the industry but accounting-wise they like paying MSNs. $$$ > everything 🙄 Otoh if there's some horrific event/trigger that occurs that discredits some MSN-trained NP, i can see it fast tracked.😳

@lindseychoi 2 года назад

@@olddadnurse Yes, true! If they require DNP for hiring NPs, they def would have to pay more than now. I was pretty shocked by the tuitions of BSN to DNP! Did you graduate and get your ADN? I am thinking over ADN and Post baccalaureate BSN because of DNP. I thought ADN and then, ADN to MSN later as my choice but now I have to think over it again. I cannot do ADN, ADN to MSN and MSN to DNP again.

@raimusprime7908 2 года назад

@@lindseychoi hi lindsey, yes, i graduated with an ADN and i'm currently in a BSN/MSN (FNP) program. i wouldn't worry too much about the DNP requirement unless you're looking at a specific facility that absolutely requires it to even practice as a (nurse) provider and you HAVE to work there for some reason. employers will always look to pay the least for the most, i.e. MSN/NP are cheaper than DNP/Ph.D ;D you (and i) will still be able to practice with our MSNs. the DNP/PhD are more for the academic and titular aspect imo. it's nice but more as a terminal degree than if you're just looking to practice. don't get me wrong, if i'm up for it, i will also likely go for the DNP...if i live that long. xD there are many ADN/MSN programs but they are not the most common ofc. i picked mine mostly because my hospital pays the tuition! ^_^ i recommend the cheapest way to RN and then just let your employer pay for the rest! my advice is not to rush this journey. get your RN and then see your options afterwards. pls keep us updated! good luck!

@marijimenez8545 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. Here in Cali it is soo competitive. I have my associates in nutrition & dietetics, & now I am switching to nursing. I’m going the ADN route, I’m just so nervous idk why.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

you got this! I know california is crazy competitive. I moved across the country for this reason lol

@marijimenez8545 4 года назад

Nurse Liz Thank you! & yess average gpa is 3.7 & up here in California. Sometimes I feel like im not competitive enough but cant let that imposter syndrome get to me. Woww you moved?

@larryletzer4199 4 года назад

My granddaughters 11 month 8 day ABSN course is halfway through. Due to Covid, they were not able to do many of their clinicals so the school changed to require all course work in the first two semesters and devote much of the last semester to clinicals and then the last three weeks of the program will be devoted to studying for the NCLEX. Making lemonade from lemons. Grad date Dec 18, 2020.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I’m glad they were able to adapt!

@alexramos1599 Год назад

Hello Liz thanks for the video 🫶🏻 I just graduated with my bachelors in communication. Also have my associates. Looking to go back to school to become a nurse. Biggest advice on things to look into. I would appreciate the feedback

@aaronmauget2351 Год назад

Hi, I'm curious as to what your thoughts are on ADN vs BSN with the goal of psychiatric nurse practitioner in mind? Im aware of some of the direct entry programs but I anticipate that something invloved is too good to be true.

@abbeylakeman7865 3 года назад

Can you talk about how you decided where to do your A-BSN?

@noppawannitrosesatien9625 3 года назад

I am so glad that I am doing ADN program. I have a kid. I was able to work full time and save money while in school. I only pay 5000 for my 2 year ADN. When I finished, I will have 50k in saving and my car that paid for.

@shinetale3374 3 года назад

Hello, please what school are you attending? Thanks

@angelbb6848 3 года назад

Please what is the name of your school?

@ebuaghesandrairepitan1724 8 месяцев назад

Very interesting topic,i have a degree in Human Physiology and I was planning to go for LPN but i just came across your channel now, what do you advise i go for ?Lpn or ADN???? I already did the prerequisites course in my first degree...

@jcastil7 4 года назад

I weighed the option of both going into an ADN program vs an ABSN program after obtaining a B.S. in Exercise and Wellness. While deciding, I completed my remaining nursing pre-reqs. Ultimately, my decision to pursue an ABSN came down to two factors: time and overall cost. Yes, the ABSN is more money up front (tuition is $36k vs $20k for the ADN program I was looking at), but I would likely be spending that money eventually because I had planned on going straight into a BSN program if I had done the ADN. The overall time commitment would have been longer if I had done the ADN route. For a traditional ADN program, it would have been 2 years + the 1-1.5 years for RN-BSN. The ABSN program I am in is 1.5 years. Also, many of the hospitals I wanted to work at (because I wanted to work in the NICU) preferred BSNs because they are all Magnet hospitals. My decision worked out well for me. I am graduating soon and have already secured a new grad position in a Level 3 NICU. However, there are many, many factors to consider when making this decision. I always tell people to do what is best for them. As Liz said, there is no wrong route. Everyone has their own, unique journey.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@aw8758 4 года назад

yea where im from absn and adn is the same price, especially if your end goal is the bsn which is should be

@ZTomiboi 3 года назад

AW mind me asking where you live? im looking for an affordable absn program. im willing to relocate for it.

@aw8758 3 года назад

@@ZTomiboi i live in new york...the CUNYs are VERY affordable but VERY hard to get into..i am going to a private school tho but i still have alot of aid after my undergrad so im not paying a crazy price

@arianysoanymartinsmendes8298 10 месяцев назад

@ZTomiboi Can I ask which private school are you going ?

@lb7467 3 года назад

What are your tips to getting accepted to an ABSN? They all really focus on GPA which feels discouraging :(

@brandon_white2422 8 месяцев назад

Hi Liz I'm in a similar boat trying to figure out what i should do. So my grades were less than stellar. My combined gpa is probably hovering around a 2.6. I know most absns have a minimum 3.0 i saw a few 2.75 and a couple of 2.5. I also have 110k$ in private loan debt and also don't want to add to that unless its worth it. Im debating whether i retake pre reqs to boost my gpa and then try an absn or if should just get my ADN and use my B.S. in psych and bridge that to an NP program. Either route my end goal is an NP. Would love to hear your suggestion and if its worth digging deeper into my debt.

@clairejohnson5674 21 день назад

I have a master's in social work! I think I'm going to keep working and do a ADN then to MSN.

@Xxxxxxxxxns 4 года назад

I am getting my bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. I would like to work in a hospital doing either finance/marketing or administrative work and then get either a ADN or BSN with the end goal of becoming a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). What would you recommend is the appropriate route and would a masters in Nursing or a Masters in Healthcare administration be required ?

@multitieredinvestor183 3 года назад

Grandfather paid the fare! No student loans. Undergraduate, full ride playing soccer Div 1 school. ABSN IN A YEAR, with 42 days left and a wake up! Now working before NCLEX as a CNA Houston Methodist. Was accepted there nurse residency mommy baby. One question. She just re took a math test where she had to make a perfect score. She did. Is that a universal requirement?

@Rose-lz2et 4 года назад

So if you are trained the same as an ADN and BSN; and take online courses to get your BSN, what are you going to be doing for 2 years if you were taught the same?

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

That, is a wonderful question. In my opinion you don't do a whole lot of anything lol. I'd love to see that change.

@missireason8998 3 года назад

I first considered an ABSN, yet I am now considering an ADN. Here's why... Since my Bach degree was earned more than 5 years ago, I'm required to take the biology/a&p/chemistry/stats courses again. With 1 year to retake the science courses, and not even have a guarantee of being accepted, I decided it wasn't worth it to me. I was denied a private loan, because the bank saw it rediculous (not an investment) to give me money to pay for tuition on courses I had already taken. My bach degree was Forensic Biology. After 15 years, I just want a change. Honestly, I never thought it's be so hard to get into nursing school, when I heard of the ABSN, but how wrong I was. The ADN program at a nearby college is not only going to be cheaper, but it is a long-standing program (since 1975), and a local hospital will pay off my student loan if I work there for 3 years following graduation. Also, during that 3 year period, I can re-enroll at the same college for its ADN-BSN bridge program, which will be paid for by the hospital too. ABSN: -not a guarantee admittance, even after re-taking a year's worth of science courses -expensive tuition, must be financed solely by me, since banks won't approve a loan to me to take same courses again -not able to work till after graduation, 30 months (2.5 years) away ADN: -no pre-requisite science courses required, just ACT and TEAS test scores -not any longer than ABSN option, due to having to repeat a year's worth of science courses. Like you said, no right or wrong answer, just everyone's own personal journey and what's best for them. Folks with a bach degree that is 5+ years old, need to know that they'll be asked to re-take the science courses, and the cost is on you personally, since lenders don't see it as an investment to pay for tuition for courses that are being repeated.

@staceyestrada5159 3 года назад

Completely agree. I live in NY and the ABSN I see how competitive it is (NY is considered one of the highest waiting list) . I’m going through the ADN route THEN continue on for my BSN! Financially it makes sense for me..I’ll make it work. My only concern is with this route, since this is me getting ANOTHER bachelors degree, do I need to take my liberal arts classes again? (math, English, general psychology etc) no problem with the sciences since I would have taken them still if I went the ABSN way. If anyone can offer me advice I’m all ears! Good luck everyone on your journey!

@aligolightly7359 2 года назад

I’m moving to Florida, because they don’t expire my previous credits, but Colorado does.

@missireason8998 2 года назад

@@aligolightly7359 Good to know that not all state RN boards require repeating science courses.

@lilyjankowiak4626 3 года назад

I am currently at the University of Michigan studying Biopsychology, cognition, and neuroscience with a minor in biochemistry and I am hearing a lot that I am not qualified because my class credits are not exactly what other universities are looking for. Specifically with Anatomy. I am still looking at ABSN programs both in the state of Michigan and outside of it, but now I constantly have this nagging feeling of I am not qualified. I graduate soon and I don't know what to do. Would you be willing to give advice on transferring your credits from your university to an ABSN program. Thanks.

@NurseLiz 3 года назад

That process is absolutely horrible and annoying. I just had to keep appealing it, asking for manual reviews and the like, with the admissions program at the new school and that was pretty much all I could do. There's no easy way around it 😣

@notme3240 3 года назад

Hey! I just got into Emorys D-ABSN program however I see they offer a MN+MSN program (I need to learn more info on it BUT I am assuming it is like a direct entry MSN program??) Which would you recommend? Also could you recommend schools that have a program similar to emorys D-ABSN program because it is 70K i believe... it is a 12 month distance accelerated program so students in most states can join the program and they help find clinicals in your area. thank you!

@notme3240 3 года назад

also as a backgroun info I have a bachelors of science in biochemistry. 3.65 overall GPA

@U_Lucky1 Год назад

I have a question if you or anyone can help, I’m a few months away from getting my Associates in Health Science would I be able to transition into a BSN program so that I can graduate with my RN/BSN of course I know I have to take the NCLEX, but is that the route to go or will I still have to apply to the lottery of an RN program and then do the BSN, I’m frustrated I’d be doing 2 years for my AS and now I feel like I screwed myself

@Hendrixchick2023 4 года назад

Girl this is me all the way ! I got an acceptance to mcphs absn program and a adn program. Trying to figure which would be best to do for my wallet and age (26).

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

congratulations on your DUAL acceptance!

@lindseyychoi2514 Год назад

I am considering the same schools as you did: MCPHS vs ADN program. You must know how much the tuition is for MCPHS. May I ask you which you chose and how it was?

@karenmuller2691 Год назад

How long did it take for you to obtain your CRNP after your BSN?

@TheKagedd 4 года назад

Starting my BSN this year! I didn’t have the funds the pay for a $50k BSN. My ADN was a $10k. My hospital is a level 1 trauma center that hires ADNs and pays for your BSN and offers a new grad program and options for advancement. I couldn’t pass up on that opportunity. My bridge program is about $19k. In my case, this made sense. My bridge program is 18mos long. Whatever you choose, don’t shame another person for their situation. Cheers!

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

That's an amazing opportunity!!

@juanvillegas12 4 года назад

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and I’m planning to get my ASN in order to get my RN license. I work at the VA as a Project Manager for clinical training. Do you think a BBA in Management and a ADN is a good combination? Should I pursue a BSN or should I go directly to a MSN program?

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I think it depends on what your long term goal is. I'd also talk to some people in that role, or check out job postings to see if they will allow you to utilize the previous degree in a nursing setting

@damaiablue6483 8 месяцев назад

I was just going to ask if you can become a NP if you get an ABSN! Are there ABSN to MSN bridge programs to become nurse practitioner?!

@shantiannie179 Год назад

Can I apply for ABSN without a nursing license from my home town? I just graduated with bachelor degree in Nursing science,but I don't have license yet,l want to relocate to Canada

@elirabinovich-3989 Год назад

Can anyone recommend online classes for adn or ABSN. My wife is a traveling nurse And I’m taking care of our 18 month old. I want to take most upper division classes and do my labs at another time. Currently in Washington State, Tacoma.

@bbyash5397 4 года назад

I am planning on doing the ADN route and get my BSN online mainly because that is the most affordable option. How do hospitals or any job consider an online BSN nurse? Would they prefer someone who got their BSN traditionally on campus? I'm not sure how they think of rns who go their BSN online :/

@thesunnyedge 4 года назад

Ashley Kim in my experience, hospitals seem to care more about having a BSN, not so much how you got it.

@minicreationsbyv8520 4 года назад

So many questions still. I have an associates degree bachelor's degree and master's degree all centered around health care I am not a nurse yet my end goal is to have my masters in nursing I would like to run and be in charge of labor and delivery unit one day what would be the best route to go? I keep hearing of so many options but I need my master's degree in nursing to achieve that goal, So trying to figure out the best route has been a little challenging. Suggestions?

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I think it would be really helpful to have some experience working on the unit prior to managing it. My best managers were nurses who had worked on the unit because they go it. So that would be my recommendation! Get at least a few years working on L&D. You can get your MSN in management. Sometimes you can even do direct entry MSN programs that give you your RN along the way with the end goal of management, and you can just work for a few years before going the manager route.

@pattycupcupin7997 3 года назад

Hi Liz, I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree but have been out of school for 11 years now. Would this make me eligible to take the accelerated BsN? Thank you in advance.

@marie.s9995 Год назад

Been out of school for 2 decades, have an allied healthcare bachelors degree in Kinesiology got bored in an acute adult care setting so went to doing ABSN for 18 months full time, PRN at work to keep my seniority. It's very fast paced but very doable, English is my 3rd language and most of my classmates are very young. Go for it! People go back to school for different reasons.

@damaiablue6483 8 месяцев назад

Is ASBSN the same as ABSN?

@svc6253 Год назад

The University of Texas at Arling Texas shut down their registered nursing degrees and moved it all to Austin Texas.

@tdo7125 4 года назад

Does an accelerated BSN program really prepare the students for the work field upon graduation? I just wonder how that can be, given how face paced it is 🤔

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

I thought it was fine. Mine was 18 months. I cant imagine it being shorter personally but many people do those programs and do well

@tdo7125 4 года назад

Nurse Liz Thank you Nurse Liz!

@Dbf1339 4 года назад

The local bsn program actually just lost its accreditation hopefully one of these asn programs except me soon

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

yikes. Fingers crossed for ya!

@SharathJakkani 2 месяца назад

Hi Liz, May I know the average cost of studying accelerated nursing degree in usa? I’m looking for cheaper colleges (community colleges?) with any scholarship; I am 39 years old, Canadian citizen, pursued masters in Biotechnology and Masters in Public health in Canada and have been working in clinical trials for more than 11 years in canada but I am always fascinated about nursing; if you could let me know some community colleges in US that would offer accelerated bachelor nursing be great help!

@ashleykim4622 4 года назад

After finishing the ADN program and passing the NCLEX to get the RN license, do I still have to take another/different NCLEX after finishing a BSN program? How does it work when you get your BSN when you are already a ADN/RN?

@Hendrixchick2023 4 года назад

Ashley Kim no . you are and rn regardless. The bsn course can be done only at a schools like capella university.

@mischadoll 4 года назад

The community college (actually its called a state college now) that is near me (in Orlando) offers an online bridge program for RNs to get their BSN online. Also, the state university has an RN to BSN program as well. You don’t have to sit for the NCLEX again. If I were you I would just do a bunch of research about the programs near you and lay out all your options.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

Just like Hendrixchick and Michelle said! You DO NOT have to take the NCLEX again. There is no additional testing when you get your BSN. Your technical job does not change either. You just have a different degree.

@Steph-lc7hy 2 года назад

If you fail a prerequisite does that kill your chance at nursing school?

@NurseLiz 2 года назад

You'll need to retake the class, and take any additional classes to help pull your GPA back up, but if you do that and explain how you've implemented a process for improvement in your admissions essay, you'll be ok!

@funmijoseph8294 4 года назад

I'm a sophomore undergrad can you go over the pre- reqs needed for accelerated BSN pls.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

it will vary by school, you can look them up based on the school you want to go to

@livieb2797 4 года назад

Another Sophomore, hello! Glad to see others trying to figure this out halfway through undergrad. I have a friend at school in the same boat. Hang it there! We got this, and we will figure it out.

@funmijoseph8294 4 года назад

@@livieb2797 Ty i'm not really sure what I want I just really want to help people.

@livieb2797 4 года назад

Funmi Joseph I was the same way! I’ve been trying to figure out what I want to do since I started college, and was exploring a lot of different options. I knew I wanted to help people, I just wasn’t sure how. With everything happening in the world especially, it’s really solidified the nursing path for me. I’m working on a community college program application now. The fact that you want to help people is a wonderful thing! Whatever you end up choosing, I think you can feel good about it for that reason. I knew I wouldn’t be satisfied in a career where I wasn’t helping others, so now that I’ve made this decision I’m just excited to get going.

@funmijoseph8294 4 года назад

@@livieb2797 Okay same I am so proud of all the nurses and doctors right now and I want to be just like them

@katnicoleharris 4 года назад

Had a previous bachelors. Graduated and got accepted into an ADN program. Hated it. The nurses "ate their young" so I trusted God and transferred to a ABSN program. Best decision of my life.

@NurseLiz 4 года назад

So glad you found something that worked for you!

@binbinky78 4 года назад

Katherine, how many semesters in your ADN program had you completed before you started your ABSN? I am currently in a similar situation to yours....

@vivianabojorquez6483 Месяц назад

watching this video just accepted into Duke ABSN

@setordzisylvia7401 3 года назад

Do I have to do prerequisites to do this ABSN

@NurseLiz 3 года назад

yep! The website of the school should have them listed

@setordzisylvia7401 3 года назад

@@NurseLiz please can you send me the name of the school

@futurenursealexa5133 3 года назад

Love your videos!! Your videos on ABSN really helped me in deciding that this is what is best for me. I recently quit my job to go back to school for nursing and decided to start a channel on my nursing journey. Would love if you can check it out and subscribe..I'm so new to this lol Thank you for all of your helpful videos!!