CNA to RN or BSN

[clep3705]

All of the others have given you good, accurate advice.

Now to make generalizations to which exceptions can be found.

Most nursing programs are 4 semesters long. That's true of ADN and BSN. A BSN student has to complete more prerequisites and take more hours each semester. Many hospitals in large cities only hire BSNs. To maximize your long term employability, you need a BSN. In a large city with both ADN and BSN schools, the large hospitals offering the best clinical experiences tend not to accept ADN clinical students. You want to get the best possible clinical experiences. Being in a BSN program is likely to give you better clinical experiences. Get the best possible clinical experiences you can afford.

Of course you want to finish quickly. As the dean at Vanderbilt said, it's more important to finish well than early. Nine women can't have one baby in one month. Some things can't be rushed.