BSN or RN to BSN? Will I get a job with a BSN from a bridge program?

[Hildebrandcb]

Hey all! :)

I am a freshman at a college in virginia. I am interesting in nursing and I am going to apply to the BSN program. If I don't get in I probably will drop out and take my pre-reqs at a community college and apply to ASN programs.

I am sort of learning towards the ASN direction anyways because I want to go back home. I hate the university I am at and I feel I won't be able to concentrate if I enroll in the BSN program. I feel like my time management and grasp on material will come easier if I am back home. Also, if I dont get into the BSN program this year I will have to wait another year and financially does not make sense.

My plan is to get a BSN! If I were to get my ASN I would directly enroll in a bridge program, no doubt.. However, I am just wondering if this will hurt my chances of getting a job. As long as you have a BSN does it matter? or when companies say they are looking for BSNs does it mean that won't hire someone who went through a bridge program to get their BSN?

any advice pleaseeeee! esp anyone from the virginia area!

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Although some organizations may prefer BSNs from a particular program, this is usually because they have had good experiences with hiring their grads. Otherwise, BSN=BSN, no matter what route you take. All accredited programs have to meet the same basic curriculum requirements.