So up until a few days ago I thought I wanted to go straight for a BSN as opposed to going to the community college and doing a ASN. I got accepted to both programs. So now I have a decision to make, and I need some input!
The BSN program: PROS - I get my BSN in two years. CONS- school is 50 minutes away. costs twice as much as the associate program. Clinicals can be assigned across several counties. Word on the street is associates program gives stronger skills than this bachelors program (read that here on the forum, and heard the words from a girl that is currently in the bachelors program).
The ASN program: PROS - School is 20 minutes from my house, clinicals only done in my county, heard that this program better prepares its students skill-wise, program costs half as much as the bachelors program. CONS - Assuming I need my BSN at some point, I'd have to put in another year for a RN - BSN bridge program.
I've been to college before (BA in English/History from 10 yrs ago). I have student debt. I don't plan on taking out more loans for this...I plan to use the savings I have and to work part time as a CNA. So having a two hour commute every time I need to head to class at the BSN program can sure eat away at hours I would have available to work or to study.
