Health science degree first?

[HanaJ]

hi everyone. So I'm now getting ready to start my second year in college. I attend a community college and have accepted that I would need an extra year to graduate. Transitioning from hs to college was a bit tough but I now know I want to be a nurse (bsn) and in my spring semester started taking pre req so I can eventually transfer to a SUNY and start my bsn program there. But I definitely ruined (so bad I got dismissed) my gpa my first semester so I was wondering if I should just get my health science degree from the cc THEN apply to the bsn program? or is that a bad idea? I'll accept all options, PLEASE. (Sorry for the lengthy question)

[Jolie, BSN]

Please make an appointment with an academic advisor at 2 or 3 colleges or universities that you would consider attending for your nursing degree. Ask them to help you plan your academic courses so that you will have prerequisites completed and be eligible for entry to their programs.

Admissions to BSN programs are very competitive. It is best to be prepared to apply to more than one. SUNY may be your first choice, but having back-up options is a good idea.