Published Sep 28, 2017
Tajin
58 Posts
Hi everyone, I'm very fortunate to have been accepted to a private 2 year BSN program and a public 2 year ADN program. Here's the preface...I already have a BS, live with my parents, and located in California.
So my two options are:
Option 1: 2 year private BSN program - I would have to relocate 2 hours away from home and total cost (including COL) is roughly $50k.
Option 2: 2 year public ADN program then RN-BSN - this route takes 3.0 - 3.5 years to get a BSN but I can continue living with my parents so that'll save me money. Total cost for this option is $20 - 25k.
Do I attend the private BSN program to "get it over with?" Or attend the public 2 year ADN program then do a RN-BSN to save money? Some nurses that I have spoken to tell me they wished they had just done the BSN from the beginning. They say it's tiring balancing full time work and full time school but I'm a pretty frugal person lol. I would have to consider opportunity cost too. If I can work a year earlier that is probably $70,000 pre-tax in California. I would make back the initial $25k within the first year of working. Also, I have no trouble paying for either program. My parents have promised to loan me money for what ever my federal loans don't cover. I don't have any dependents so I don't need to work, but I will try to find a part time position if time allows.
My future plan is to become a psych NP and I would love to work for a major teaching hospital like UCLA and UCLA's new grad program requires a BSN to apply. But I'm not quick to dismiss the possibility of working at a smaller community hospital if I had no other options. UCLA pay new grads around mid $40s/hr, but the smaller community hospitals around my area pay low $30s/hr. The BSN definitely opens more opportunities, but does it justify spending extra money initially?
ItsThatJenGirl, CNA
1,978 Posts
Have you looked into Accelerated BSN programs? They are generally for people that have a previous Bachelor's degree and they take from 15-18 months.
mmcu_RN, ADN, BSN
30 Posts
Hi @Tajin! I was looking through your threads because I saw you also got accepted into the PCC Nursing Program for Spring 2018. I was just wondering if you were still considering this BSN program? If not, it'll be nice to start the PCC Nursing Program with you. I was kind of in a similar situation. I wanted to try and send you a private message, but I don't see that option. I don't think I can yet. Anyways, I hope we hear from PCC very soon. >_
Hi @Tajin! I was looking through your threads because I saw you also got accepted into the PCC Nursing Program for Spring 2018. I was just wondering if you were still considering this BSN program? If not, it'll be nice to start the PCC Nursing Program with you. I was kind of in a similar situation. I wanted to try and send you a private message, but I don't see that option. I don't think I can yet. Anyways, I hope we hear from PCC very soon. >_ I Pmed you!