Needs HONEST answer, huge dillema!

Butterfly03 · Jan 10, 2005

I don't think it matters whether you have an AS or BS when you go to find a job. I think that people who go back for their BS goes if they want to work towards a masters because you need a BS in order to go for your masters. There is nothing wrong with an AS degree.

begalli · Jan 10, 2005

Stanford DOES NOT differentiate between Associate and Bachelor degree RNs.

The pay and choice of jobs are the same for both. There is no extra credit or money for having a bachelors degree. The benefits are exactly the same for both.

What area of nursing are you interested in?

fotografe · Jan 10, 2005

You'll get a job no matter which program you do -- the important letters are RN. You will, however, find that there is more advancement opportunity with a BSN vs ASN, and that even more comes with an MSN. Unless you feel a need to start working sooner, perhaps the BSN program is better at your age as it is direct.

Your choice of the word "real" to describe the University program indicates to me that you don't think as highly of the ASN program anyway. Go where you will be happy and successful.

Good luck.

jerryh55 · Jan 10, 2005

while working on prere-s a few years ago, I ran into people who looked down on those who decided to get their LPN first and then do the transition program to get their RN. And I ran into those who thought that getting there BSN verusus there ADN was the proper thing to do. We have both here and I have talked to RN's who went both ways. The only diff is that they felt the ADN program gave you more clinical time, instead of time spent on preparing you to do management type stuff which the BSN program does. If you want to be an RN and not really know or interested in furthuring your career into managemnt, do the ADN and as you grow, then decide if you want more responsiblity. Or decide if you want to do things that might require your masters as stated above. Heck, you might even want to teach at some point in your career. The choices are limitless.

Have A Great Day And Be Safe

Jerry

MrsWampthang, BSN, RN · Jan 10, 2005

And money is no option for me, neither is time. I am only 18, so I have plenty of time. I just want to get a GOOD job, and not be stuck with a useless degree.

There are so many people out there who would give their eye teeth to be in your position. If time and money are no object, go for the more advanced degree; you might even consider going for an MSN while your at it. As someone said, if you ever want to teach or go into a management position, you'll want to have that BSN, even though right now, in a lot of places, there is no pay difference. Just my opinion.

Pam

Rambob · Jan 10, 2005

Stay where you are. The cost is low and the class size is small. Keep your grades up. All grades are important, especially if you plan on going further.

You can get a job in 2 years. If you like where you are working, they "MAY" pay for most of your next degree.

One very important thing to remember (when taking a test), once you have made a choice, don't change it !

While it is tempting to go off to a "Big" school, you ain't there to party.

Good study habits are very important and even in the smaller schools, it is easy to get behind.

Just my $0.02

Good luck,

Bob

alintanurse · Jan 10, 2005

Also public health and school nursing will require a BSN, you may want to go into those areas someday!

javanurse2000, BSN, RN · Jan 10, 2005

When I was a kid, we did "eenie meanie miney mo"....If it finished on what I really wanted, I felt content. If not, I'd do it "one more time". When you make your decision, you should notice a feeling of contentment. Based on what you posted, it does sound like you want the university education. Good luck to you in whatever you decide.

allnurses Guide · Jan 10, 2005

You are young, no husband, no kids, money is no object. Go to the university and get your BSN.

And partying goes on at community colleges too - you just make a choice to keep your nose to the grindstone.

Good luck and have fun!!! Learning is a great adventure.

steph

mattsmom81 · Jan 10, 2005

You are young, no husband, no kids, money is no object. Go to the university and get your BSN.
And partying goes on at community colleges too - you just make a choice to keep your nose to the grindstone.
Good luck and have fun!!! Learning is a great adventure.
steph

I'm speaking as a mother and a diploma nurse, and I agree with Steph. If I were in your shoes I would get the bachelor's degree.

Had I the time and $$ at your age, the BSN would have been my decision...future options the key reason.

Good luck to you! :)

SarasotaRN2b · Jan 10, 2005

If you haven't started your prereqs and will be have to complete them before getting into the nursing program at the community college, I would recommend the University. I think that both ADN and BSN both have positive parts to it. I guess the biggest difference between going to a community college versus a university have to do with living arrangements. At a CC, there isn't (or usually isn't) any kind of housing, dorms, etc. while at a university there is a whole different campus climate.

If I were you, and 18 (wow! so long ago LOL!), I would do the university.

Good luck!

Kris