CC or university?

[harper5683]

I am starting school in a few days to complete my pre-reqs for nursing school. My original plan was to go to community college to get my ADN and then do a BSN dual-enrollment program that the university here offers. I'll try to explain the dual-enrollment and why I am considering it: After completing one semester of nursing coursework at the community college you are eligible to enroll at the university to do the coursework you would do in an ADN-BSN program, but you are able to complete them while you are in school at the community college. There are a few perks to doing this instead of just going straight into the BSN: 1) You are able to start working about 2 semesters earlier while you finish your classes for your BSN. 2) You save $$$! I am completely paying for college on my own, so this makes the cc very appealing. It's about a $16k cost difference. But, I am now having doubts that by going the community college route that I might be cheating myself out of a better education and training. I'm curious about what everyone else would do? By saving some time and money am I doing myself a disservice? Also, if I ever decide to go NP or another higher degree, will the cc look really bad? Tell me your opinions and ask me any questions if you have them. :]

[bluescrubs16]

Try not to think of cc vs. Uni as one being better than the other. Each program has benefits and drawbacks, however any program that is accredited through the state board of nursing has met the same rigorous requirements to become so. You have some great reasons for wanting to do the adn program and then get your bachelors while working, personally I am in favor of that plan. I think any NP program is probably going to be impressed that you will have worked while completing you BSN degree - no easy task, provided you meet there other qualifications of course. Good luck to you whichever route you choose. :)