Is it looked down on if you go for BSN full time after graduation instead of working?

I just graduated from an ADN program in May and passed boards and I am enrolled in an RN BSN program. I want to go full time and just get it over with. But on the other hand, I am 24 years old and have no real work history. So my dilemma is if I should enroll part time for the BSN while working or if I should enroll full time for my BSN while either not working or working part time (if anyone even hires new grads part time). What do you guys think? Is it seen as "lazy" if you get your BSN immediately after your ADN on a full time basis? There's also the issue of skills declining because I'm not working and BSN programs don't have you practice skills. So I'm afraid of being considered a "stale grad" if I don't find a job right away.

Any input from former ADN grads? What do you think?
Just curious - why did you bother getting your ADN? Why not just go straight for your BSN if you didn't get it to work while you work toward the BSN? Not trying to be rude at all, this just doesn't make much sense to me, and might not make sense to your future employer either.

I think the declining skills should be your biggest concern. Can you work part time while doing the BSN full time? Or do the BSN part time while working part or full time? If i were you I'd find a way to work, because you'll have a very hard time finding a job once your skills have gone stale for 2 years.

Just go for it. It wouldn't be any different if you would have gone into a BSN program to begin with. You are still in student mode and that's important.As far as your skills going sour ... you do clinical in the BSN program also so you won't suffer there. ?Who told you BSN program doesn't do clinical? Is that a joke?You are smart to get the BSN now because many new regulations per state and then national will be coming down the pike that will affect you due to you're so young.Enjoy school while you can.

If you tried to go part time in anticipation of finding a job in this economy all it might ever do is delay your BSN. If you have someone else paying for your living expenses/school which is the case I imagine, just complete your edu. Maybe you never need to be a breadwinner. Most new grads these days will not find RN employment that keeps them "live" for acute care consideration, it really doesn't matter right now in this economy. Thousands will not get the type of RN jobs that employers feel they need in order to qualify at even a later date. I've even heard that many of those 2009-2011 will just be tossed out with the bathwater as there will always be a new batch of RNs graduating...This is a shocker, but it is true. So, now that you are continuing your edu you must understand that there are thousands of BSNs who are unemployed as well. Be prepared to not gain anything from continuing your edu as far as job-getting goes. Yup, it's just that bad. I'd get a bachelors degree in something else entirely if I were you - unless you already have one. I would in no way begin any new edu regarding "nursing" until you know you have a job that will validate it. Seriously you will be just be taken advantage of.

Quote from tyvinJust go for it. It wouldn't be any different if you would have gone into a BSN program to begin with. You are still in student mode and that's important.As far as your skills going sour ... you do clinical in the BSN program also so you won't suffer there. ?Who told you BSN program doesn't do clinical? Is that a joke?You are smart to get the BSN now because many new regulations per state and then national will be coming down the pike that will affect you due to you're so young.Enjoy school while you can.

Quote from onacleardayIf you tried to go part time in anticipation of finding a job in this economy all it might ever do is delay your BSN. If you have someone else paying for your living expenses/school which is the case I imagine, just complete your edu. Maybe you never need to be a breadwinner. Most new grads these days will not find RN employment that keeps them "live" for acute care consideration, it really doesn't matter right now in this economy. Thousands will not get the type of RN jobs that employers feel they need in order to qualify at even a later date. I've even heard that many of those 2009-2011 will just be tossed out with the bathwater as there will always be a new batch of RNs graduating...This is a shocker, but it is true. So, now that you are continuing your edu you must understand that there are thousands of BSNs who are unemployed as well. Be prepared to not gain anything from continuing your edu as far as job-getting goes. Yup, it's just that bad. I'd get a bachelors degree in something else entirely if I were you - unless you already have one. I would in no way begin any new edu regarding "nursing" until you know you have a job that will validate it. Seriously you will be just be taken advantage of.

Quote from breezy7Just curious - why did you bother getting your ADN? Why not just go straight for your BSN if you didn't get it to work while you work toward the BSN? Not trying to be rude at all, this just doesn't make much sense to me, and might not make sense to your future employer either.

Quote from tyvinAs far as your skills going sour ... you do clinical in the BSN program also so you won't suffer there. ?Who told you BSN program doesn't do clinical? Is that a joke?.

Okay, but I do already have a couple of job offers from hospitals.

I would see how your job offers play out before committing to full time BSN. You may end up working full time and going to school part time or ViceVersa.

The thing is I really hate the areas where the jobs are. One is very rural, about an hour from a small city and about 5 hours from anywhere substantial. I won't know anybody there. :/

Quote from WDM08002 Any input from former ADN grads? What do you think?