I have a question if anyone will answer it! thanks!

I am currently a Senior in High-School, and my dream is to become a nurse. I'm still debating whether to go and just my Associates in Nursing, or go and get my Bachelors. I was talking to my friend's mom, and she was saying that some hospitals in California (This is where I plan on going for Nursing School & live once graduated) it is mandatory to have a Bachelors degree in nursing in order to work @ some hospitals- She isn't a nurse, so I don't know how accurate this could be. Also, I thought all a Bachelor degree does is make you applicable to go into management.

You're wise to be thinking ahead. Some hospitals say they prefer BSN grads. Normally, that doesn't close the door to ADN or diploma grads, but in a tight economy, it might make a difference. Magnet hospitals have to employ a certain percentage of BSN nurses (not sure what the number is), but that rarely means that they hire only BSNs. As the economy recovers, we may see nurses who deferred retirement or who returned to work or increased their hours (because of a partner's layoff) leave the workforce in a large group or cut back from full- to part-time. Then there will be a vacuum to be filled, and an ADN will acquire a whole new sparkle and shine.

Another thing, if i go and get my Associates degree, and graduate, will i be able to go back to school again for another 2 years if i wanted to get my BSN?

You certainly can do that. Or you can work and go part time. That might take a little longer, but this is the choice of many folks who can't go full time and still pay the bills or have a life.

another thing, if i decide to get my BSN do you think its a good idea to go to a community college to get my pre-reqs out of the way then transfer to a univ for the nursing school part? I am not really interested in a management position as a nurse so should i even get my BSN?? thank you!!!!

Going to a CC is an excellent idea! The cost difference alone can be amazing. And you might find the classes easier to get into. One caution: make sure that the university you choose for your BSN will count the credits from the CC. In my area, some universities work specifically with the CCs to make sure the pre-reqs will be acceptable.

Another option is to get your ADN at the CC and then do a bridge program with tuition assistance from your employer. This is probably the most cost effective option, and one that a lot of people are picking with the job market so uncertain. This might take a little longer, but it would allow you to end up with your BSN AND a few years of work experience, all without incurring a boatload of debt.