I will be applying for either the ASN or the BSN program this spring & I can't make up my mind which one to try for. Ultimately, I will get my BSN degree, it's just a matter of how to go about it. I would be most appreciative of any suggestions.
If I get in the ASN program, I will do the RN to BSN transition program immediately following. It's three sets of 8 week classes (one night per week)held summer, fall & spring. The good thing about this program is I don't need any more math, which I am horrible at. I am finishing the pre-reqs this spring. The thing that concerns me is that I won't have enough time to study for boards while taking the RN to BSN transition class in the summer. You have to pass boards in order to begin the fall classes.
If I choose the BSN program, I have two additional math classes to take. Algebra & Pre-Calc or Finite. I despise math. Let me say that again. I despise math. I haven't taken any since 1986 (yikes!) & it scares me to death to take these two classes. That has been my whole basis for trying to get into the ASN program (I already have the math finished for that). If I go the BSN route, I would take algebra in Spring & finite or pre-calc in the fall with clinicals, I guess. The pros for taking the straight BSN route are that 1. I would finish the degree & then then take the NCLEX without anything else to study for. And it is nine less credit hours & I have 124 hours from a gov. sponsored program towards a degree. I could have 38 credits left as opposed to 29 left if I enter the ASN. I could use these toward a Master's program.
I have thought & thought about this & can't seem to make up my mind. I will be thrilled to be accepted into either program, but just wondered if anyone had suggestions that I might not have considered.
