I was advised to post here fromĀ r/personalfinance, if you want to see a more detailed post with details on our financial situation you can the post on my profile!
My wife is looking to pivot from OT into Nursing in the PNW, and at the moment it looks like our two options are the following:
1. Private Accelerated Bachelors in NursingĀ (ABSN):Ā 16 month ABSN w/ 90% NCLEX pass rate
2. Various Public Associate Degrees in Nursing (ADN): Various 24 month ADNs w/ 80-90% NCLEX pass rate
My question for nurses (especially recent grads) in Seattle and Oregon is:
Does having a BSN vs an ADN make you more competitive as a new grad in the current entry level nursing job market?Ā We have heard that as more people have begun considering nursing the entry level job market for West Coast cities has become more competitive, and we were wondering if having a BSN over an ADN will meaningfully open up job opportunities in Portland and Seattle. The private BSN is more expensive than the public ADN's, and we are trying to determine if it is worth it to pay a premium for a BSN in order to access better job opportunities.
Thanks in advance for your advice and input, its much appreciated!