Rn BSN at community college?

kariace · Jun 24, 2015

You can only get an associates degree at a CC to become an ADN (Associates Degree in Nursing). Once you achieve that you can do a BSN program of RN-BSN (ADN-BSN). Which is a "Bachelors of Science in Nursing" and only a 4 year university or a 4 year private college can give out bachelor degrees.

So once you get your associates degree you should immediately look for work to get that 1 year of experience and do an online bridge program of RN-BSN (which can take a year if committed, or two if your going part time and taking on as little as possible). Also if you go for your RN-BSN (while working at a hospital) see if they can give out reimbursements to obtain your BSN so it's practically free for you.

Tell me if this still confuses you.

kariace · Jun 24, 2015

Had to delete because of redundancy.

xxdiscoxxheaven · Jun 24, 2015

If you live in an area that is good for ADN nurses.

kariace · Jun 24, 2015

And if I needed to transfer after SMC would I need to complete an additional 4 years at a university to receive a BSN; or just 2 more years since I would already have an Associates degree from SMC?
1. No you do not need to complete an additional 4 years to receive your BSN once you get your ADN.
2. Once you get your ADN you do not need to go to a university but you would need to apply for at that instituion to take their online courses to obtain your BSN.

anie10 · Jun 24, 2015

Is SMC one of the schools that was awarded the opportunity to confer Bachelor's degrees??? And even if they can award bachelors degrees, doesn't mean they confer BSNs...

Also, i believe SMC has a partnership with either UCLA or CSUDH ~ you can bridge that way and be done in 4 semesters (after completing ADN coursework at SMC).

I am in the RN-BSN at CSUDH and I have people in my cohort who are actually only in their first semester of their respective ADN programs.

PM me, i can be of assistance, especially since I'm in Cali... :geek:

Hope that helps