best way to get my BSN

[ag29]

I am currently a senior in HS and i'm planning to go to a community college for prerequisites and gen eds then transfer to a university for my BSN. Im aiming to go to NYU nursing, but the price tag for going all four years seems terrifying.

Will it be beneficial for me to get an ASN then transfer to a university for a BSN? Or will that be longer route to take?

Instead, should I just take my prerequisites and apply as a transfer? How long will it take for me to graduate if i take this path?

If I take 2 years of cc will i have to take another 4 years to graduate with a BSN?

[GinaJo]

all of these questions are basically dependent on the school's you'd be looking at. Basically, yes it will take longer to bridge from ASN to BSN rather than going straight for BSN, exact time depends on the program but probably 5 years total. Though if you're working as an RN you could probably have your employer pay for your BSN. This is the cheaper option usually. Speak to an advisor or check online for how long the individual programs last.

[Thanksforthedonuts, MSN, APRN]

So, I like your thinking. You're financially considerate.

I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you do your prerequisites (first 2 years generally) at a community college and then apply as a TRANSFER to a university into a BSN program. Total should take you 4 years on average. Since: 2 years prerequisites + 2 years BSN program =4 years.

I would NOT do an ASN program. Although, that depends on your financial ability. I would also take into account what is in demand in your area. What do hospitals require? Aiming for your associates at a community college will take longer over all because: 2 years prerequisites + 2 years ASN + 1.5 years BSN bridge program.

Depends what your goal is. I transferred from a community college after completing all my prerequisites to a university for my BSN. Hands down recommend that route. Saves time and would have cost me the same either way.

[Simplistic]

So, I like your thinking. You're financially considerate.

I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you do your prerequisites (first 2 years generally) at a community college and then apply as a TRANSFER to a university into a BSN program. Total should take you 4 years on average. Since: 2 years prerequisites + 2 years BSN program =4 years.

I would NOT do an ASN program. Although, that depends on your financial ability. I would also take into account what is in demand in your area. Whay do hospitals require? Aiming for your associates at a community college will take longer over all because: 2 years prerequisites + 2 years ASN + 1.5 years BSN bridge program.

Depends what your goal is. I transferred from a community college after completing all my prerequisites to a university for my BSN. Hands down recommend that route. Saves time and would have cost me the same either way.

Sorry, but I do not agree with your math. I got my associates degree from a community college in 2 years. I came in straight out of high school, and started taking nursing classes my first semester there. I took all the corequisites at the same time as my nursing classes, and even took some classes during the summer. The rn to bsn program is an additional year so in total it took me 3 years to get my bsn. Not saying it was easy, but it can be done.