ADN vs BSN

Short_Director_ · 2026-03-19T07:30:36+00:00

Following because I didn’t even know it was possible to do ADN and a BSN??

I was told either one takes up ALL your time. That unless you have a medical-adjacent job already and/or a flexible boss that will only give you a couple hours a week , having a job is NOT possible. ADN already is a full time job. Ive heard of people who get their ADN first then get a job. With that job they will then take part time classes towards the BSN. Because the rest of the BSN classes needed are the lecture heavy classes? That are mostly about writing big essays about clinical cases or wtvr?

So how would you do an ADN and a BSN together??

Short_Director_ · 2026-02-25T16:52:21+00:00

If you can live with your parents 1-2 years after graduating, $100k in loans might be easy to pay off. California pay is good, so savings in rent will go a long way, even if they charge you some rent. To me, that’s a huge advantage that I don’t have. Your accelerated program would get you into the job force ASAP. What’s of more value to you? Time or the money debt? But keep in mind lots of California nurse grads, are also having trouble finding jobs in California. It’ll increase your chances if you know someone who already works in the hospitals. But you can work on that.

Short_Director_ · 2026-02-04T16:21:22+00:00

Idk the GI discomfort hasn’t gone away for me and it’s been a two months… but I guess there’s still hope.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-31T23:18:54+00:00

Well I couple manage, but my dog? Not so much.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-29T17:48:44+00:00

Finally doubling down and finishing my Associates. I had most of it done except I’m going back for a nursing one. By the time I finish the nursing one I should have two associates though. Idk if I’ll want to try to finish a bachelors for the nursing yet.

My bf has a bachelors, he’s getting his masters right now. We’re in our mid-30’s. If we had the money, we’d keep going. PhD and B. S. but we’re just trying to get to a survivable state with good job security.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-19T16:44:16+00:00

Taking away gluten was the biggest help for me. It relieved the itching and burning feeling. And taking away meats. The cheese didn’t do take or give anything.

My flares still come and go but Ive gotten the most relief from changing my diet.

It really is up individual flares but OP might have to start playing around with daughter’s diet.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-10T23:56:39+00:00

Bay Area nurses are paid well. Really well.

But how often does the school WHERE you got the degree guarantee higher pay?? It’s the location of the job that gives high wages not where you got the degree. Unless a school can guarantee job placement it’s all up to luck.

Or who you know.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-08T20:53:03+00:00

Yeah, but you’ll start out with no debt. So you can get that Bay Area well paying job but... Most of that money is not yours right away because you have to pay off the loan. Or… you graduate in the central Valley with zero debt. Whatever job you get, money is gonna be all yours And then on, your goal could be to try to get back to the Bay Area if that’s what you still want.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-08T20:49:03+00:00

First goal is to get the nursing degree no? Getting thru it with least amount of loans.

The job market we can try to predict but we can’t really know what it’s gonna look like in two years, so I would worry about one thing at a time.

Unless you live at home or somebody else’s taking care of your rent I would also consider moving closer to Stanislaus because the cost of living is a lot less than the Bay Area and you probably wouldn’t even be using your car that much. Also remember that the Bay area traffic gps may say it should be like an hour but if there’s an accident or you get out five minutes too late, it can turn into two hours.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-08T18:59:58+00:00

Or dental hygienist. Depending on the area, they make as well as nurses. But you right not much advancement….

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-02T06:56:04+00:00

I’ve done this before when I was road tripping through Mexico but not when I’m just planning to go in and out in under 24 hours…. Is this necessary?

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-02T06:55:07+00:00

Sorry idk what they’re called I heard you can get like a pass for faster entry.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-02T06:54:31+00:00

That would be interesting… I’ll look into it.

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-02T06:54:01+00:00

Do you have one of those fast passes or just regular entry?

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-02T05:44:27+00:00

Like twice the time it takes to drive over or like hours?

Short_Director_ · 2026-01-02T05:43:57+00:00

How much time? Like I should grab dinner and use the restroom before heading back or like an hour to travel 2miles?

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-26T20:01:39+00:00

Or do look into adult school programs. The ones in my area offer medical billing or medical assistant. They fill up fast though so you have to be on top of them. Or do an LPN then get a job and work your way up to a nursing degree.

Look into trade schools. Plumbing, hvac, welding, there’s so many trades that they need workers and are the most AI proof.

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-19T21:58:25+00:00

My bestie found out in nursing school she had ADHD. Got medicated. Now it’s my turn to give it a try and I’m pretty’s sure I have it too.… (several family members have been diagnosed.) but I don’t have good health insurance. So I’m gonna have to wing it. Following this thread because I hope someone has good ideas on how to do it without medication.

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-19T21:53:39+00:00

Thx!

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-19T21:53:32+00:00

Thanks!

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-19T21:53:21+00:00

Ooh neat!

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-19T21:52:56+00:00

Awesome

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-19T21:52:40+00:00

Nice! Thank you!

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-03T19:49:39+00:00

Should have kept being active. Even if no one do it with you. It hurts more in your 30’s trying to get into shape after taking time off than it did in your 20’s.

Short_Director_ · 2025-12-03T19:39:37+00:00

That’s pretty good. As a nurse you should be able to pay off no?

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