ASN or go straight through with BSN? univeristy campus living? help!

[babyv15]

okay im at my local community college..im 20.

I want to become a Registered nurse..

i work full time :/ my mom makes me pay rent and i pay my own car payment (which im almost done with ), insurance and phone.

but i really want to transfer to university, and stay in a dorm.. i want to experience the college life.. and be fully Dedicated to getying my degree to become a nurse.. instead of working... because also my mom is not really so worried about me go to school, just working..and its hard for her to understand how much going to college is a big deal for me.. so living away from home is a good idea..

im just confused if i should get asn at my community college or just go straight through with bsn and try and get to a univeristy..

because if i get my asn then later on transfer to get bsn.. i will be a little bit older.. and i want to transfer as soon as possible while i can still experience the fun of on campus life.. because its already taking me long enough since im going to be going part time at my community college.. but also if i get my ASN i can get my career started sooner.. but i was looking at my local hospitals application for nurses and on the application it says " BSN highly required" so im thinking the BSN is the way to go..

what do you think?

plus if i do transfer to a university.. which my first choice is SDSU in San Diego which is 2 to 3 hours from where i live.. :) im just a little worried about how i will pay for it.. as of living on campus. i make 1000 a month.. should i start planning and saving now so when i do transfer?

do i need to take my car on campus if i stay in a dorm? therefore if i dont need to save for insurance?

have you ever lived on campus as a nursing student.?

i really want to be the first in my family to have a actual career and hopefully go to a university :)

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

Go straight for BSN if you can.

[umn student]

go BSN it gives you so many more opportunities right off the bat. Higher likelihood to get hired where you want and better pay, it is well worth it in the long run if you plan on continuing career and education after graduation. My mother wishes she would have gone BSN and is now making up for it.

[llg, PhD, RN]

Go straight for the BSN if you can figure out how to swing it financially. Yes, start saving now ... and making plans. Find out about anything you will need to apply ... how much housing will cost ... etc.

Most important, talk to the finanical aid office and learn about your options there. If you really don't have much money, you will probably be eligible for some combination of grants (that you don't have to pay back) and student loans. Educate yourself about all of those options: then choose the best options for you.