struggle over bachlor RN or associate RN

SarasotaRN2b · May 1, 2005

What I would suggest is that you start working on your prereqs if you haven't started yet. Apply for both. If you definitely want to a more specialized position, I would go for the bachelors.

just my $.02.

Kris

sunshine9 · May 1, 2005

Now, I have 2 ideas in mind, but don' t know which one to take. Could any of you help me deciding that by giving me comments?
my situation: now in a community college, thinking to earn master for administration or anesthetist.
1. get the associate RN first, then go to work as a nurse and earn my bachelor through online couses.
2. transfer to a CSU and get the bachelor directly instead, after that, find jobs for bachelor RN.

I struggled over the same issues myself. When I first decided to go into nursing I did all the prereq. of my community college and did not necessarily think of anywhere else. Mistake for me. I did eventually apply to other places at the last minute but I did not have some of the big prereq. done. (some schools require regular Chem 1 & Chem 2, and others don't). I agree with what one other person said. Apply to both. It is very competitive to get into nursing schools where I am from (I applied to 4 programs and have a GPA of 3.67, I am a veteran, and a minority and was only accepted into one program at UMASS Boston). I do not know if it will also be very competitive for you. But, it doesn't hurt keeping your options open because that's what got me into my program. As far as which one is better, I have heard so many different things. From what other people have told me, it is better to go ahead and work on your BSN if possible. It really depends on what is capable for you in your life right now (money issues, children, etc.). But definately keep both options in mind. I wish you the best of luck.

feli · May 2, 2005

What I would suggest is that you start working on your prereqs if you haven't started yet. Apply for both. If you definitely want to a more specialized position, I would go for the bachelors.
just my $.02.
Kris

Thanks for your advise. Actually, i'm working on the preq, just wanna know what other experienced friends would think.

feli · May 2, 2005

I struggled over the same issues myself. When I first decided to go into nursing I did all the prereq. of my community college and did not necessarily think of anywhere else. Mistake for me. I did eventually apply to other places at the last minute but I did not have some of the big prereq. done. (some schools require regular Chem 1 & Chem 2, and others don't). I agree with what one other person said. Apply to both. It is very competitive to get into nursing schools where I am from (I applied to 4 programs and have a GPA of 3.67, I am a veteran, and a minority and was only accepted into one program at UMASS Boston). I do not know if it will also be very competitive for you. But, it doesn't hurt keeping your options open because that's what got me into my program. As far as which one is better, I have heard so many different things. From what other people have told me, it is better to go ahead and work on your BSN if possible. It really depends on what is capable for you in your life right now (money issues, children, etc.). But definately keep both options in mind. I wish you the best of luck.

thanks for your advice. Actually, you're not alone. I'm a minority too, just hope to seek some more options here and want to hear some refresh opinions here to make up my mind.