BSN or RN to BSN? Will I get a job with a BSN from a bridge program?

[Hildebrandcb]

Hey all! :)

I am a freshman at a college in virginia. I am interesting in nursing and I am going to apply to the BSN program. If I don't get in I probably will drop out and take my pre-reqs at a community college and apply to ASN programs.

I am sort of learning towards the ASN direction anyways because I want to go back home. I hate the university I am at and I feel I won't be able to concentrate if I enroll in the BSN program. I feel like my time management and grasp on material will come easier if I am back home. Also, if I dont get into the BSN program this year I will have to wait another year and financially does not make sense.

My plan is to get a BSN! If I were to get my ASN I would directly enroll in a bridge program, no doubt.. However, I am just wondering if this will hurt my chances of getting a job. As long as you have a BSN does it matter? or when companies say they are looking for BSNs does it mean that won't hire someone who went through a bridge program to get their BSN?

any advice pleaseeeee! esp anyone from the virginia area!

[gigglestarsRN]

Hey all! :)

I am a freshman at a college in virginia. I am interesting in nursing and I am going to apply to the BSN program. If I don't get in I probably will drop out and take my pre-reqs at a community college and apply to ASN programs.

I am sort of learning towards the ASN direction anyways because I want to go back home. I hate the university I am at and I feel I won't be able to concentrate if I enroll in the BSN program. I feel like my time management and grasp on material will come easier if I am back home. Also, if I dont get into the BSN program this year I will have to wait another year and financially does not make sense.

My plan is to get a BSN! If I were to get my ASN I would directly enroll in a bridge program, no doubt.. However, I am just wondering if this will hurt my chances of getting a job. As long as you have a BSN does it matter? or when companies say they are looking for BSNs does it mean that won't hire someone who went through a bridge program to get their BSN?

any advice pleaseeeee! esp anyone from the virginia area!

Hi- I'm from VA but got my ADN in AZ where I live now and am going to do an RN to BSN. I have had 2 hospital jobs since graduating. I have a dear friend in VA who got her ADN and will do a bridge, and she is working in a hospital. Not sure if this helps, but I do think ADN with a bridge is a valid option. Plus, if you're unhappy at the university now, you should take that into consideration, as nursing school is very demanding and as you pointed out, having good focus and support is important. Good luck with whatever you decide :)