Accelerated BSN Program or Community College RN Program?

[dbizz]

I have been accepted at both a two-year community college RN program and a university one-year BSN program. The CC program would cost me under 10k and the university $50k.

It seems like a simple decision, but I am an adult student and eager to be done with school.

With the RN program, I'd end up taking a third year to earn my BSN.

Thoughts? Pro's & Con's?

Thanks

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

What are the schools' local reputations? Accreditation status? What about NCLEX pass rates? Job market- most places requiring BSN or accepting ADN? There's so much more to this decision that you need to investigate.

[dbizz]

That's the trouble. Both schools have excellent reputations, are accredited, and have nearly identical NCLEX pass rates. I'm not sure of the job market.

[katyq82]

One thing to consider is your ability to work while in school (may or may not be a concern for you)... I looked into several accelerated BSN programs but went with a community college program because it was way more flexible for a working adult student. So I had to factor in not only the additional tuition cost of an accelerated BSN but also the lost wages due to the intense schedule. It is going to take me longer than I would have liked but I will have way less debt and I can do an online RN-BSN degree later, hopefully while working as an RN! Just something else to think about.

[BeachsideRN, ASN]

CC then bsn bridge.