ASRN vs. BSRN

[SirSpyCat]

I have my path to get the ASRN done first or the BSRN done first. I need advice in the path I should choose. The ASRN is at a community college. The BSRN would be at a major university. I figure more hospitals would view my BSRN superior to a ASRN when hiring me. Then again, I have yet to take the NCLEX. What should I do?

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

If you can afford the time and money I recommend the BSN. There is a trend towards hospitals requiring this degree as entry level and you don't want to be behind everyone.

Why is it referred to as BSRN? The school cannot award a license, only a degree.

[SirSpyCat]

true so you do the BS part, take the NCLEX, then get your license so the two become BS & RN.

[SirSpyCat]

The time part is easy. The hard part is I will deal with double the tuition going straight for the BS. I do need to ultimately get the BS so I'm thinking go straight for it. OR get the RN at the associate level since the clinical portion will be done and great majority of the nursing classes at HALF THE COST doing the RN at the associate then bridge over to the BS.

At the university, I'd have to luck out and get into a scholarship or something.

[AgentBeast, MSN, RN]

From what I understand for MAGNET purposes having a BSN degree and being an RN enrolled in an RN to BSN program are looked at the same. It's probably most cost effective to obtain the Associates Degree in Nursing from the Community College and also complete any additional Prereqs and "General Education" courses (stuff like history, literature, ect) at the Community College then enroll in an RN-BSN program at a State University. The difference in cost around here between doing the straight BSN program vs the ADN to RN to BSN route is probably upwards of $30,000. Plus around here the Community College has a significantly better reputation than the 4 year programs.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

we prefer to hire BSN nurses. Our local university has a good program and the students have had longer to acquire the nurse identity. Always comes down to the individual, though, dosen't it?

[SirSpyCat]

I think if I'd just do the math, I'll agree )