Help me choose a nursing path [CA]

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  1. What should I pick?

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      Biology BS (UCR) to ABSN
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      Pre-reqs (CC) to BSN
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      Pre-reqs (UCR) to BSN
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      Other (explain please)

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Hello allnurses readers. I am a prospective nursing student who is currently attending University of California, Riverside. When I first chose to attend UCR, I was not planning on becoming a nurse. UCR does not have a BSN program, so I must find another path to become one.

So, basically, I was wondering if I should:

a) Get a bachelor's degree in biology at UCR and attend an ABSN program afterwards

b) Transfer to a CC, finish my pre-reqs and (attempt to) transfer to a 4-year BSN program

c) Finish my pre-reqs at UCR and (attempt to) transfer to a 4-year BSN program

d) Another method that I didn't think of/write

Obviously a CC would be the cheapest method, but I hear that CCs around my area are very impacted at the moment, making it hard to get classes.

So, allnurses readers, what would you do and why?

Thanks in advance for the advice! I really appreciate your time and effort.

PS: I am sorry if I posted this question in the wrong place. I am a new forum user.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Every nursing program in CA is impacted, community colleges, CSUs and private universities alike. I would hold off on getting a different bachelor's, because it will cut you off from financial aid and work against you when applying to programs, in most cases, as some schools are not currently accepting second bacc students at the moment.

I would consider going to a community college to finish your prereqs, as you can save a ton of money that way and get a very good education. From there, apply to every school, ADN and BSN, that you would consider attending. Cast a wide net. Best case scenario, you have options and get a choice. ABSN programs will be more expensive, and aren't necessarily that much shorter than some BSN programs. Most BSN programs are 3 years, but more and more are going to 2 years, and that includes CSUs (I know of Sonoma State and CSU Long Beach, for instance). Do some research, and apply like crazy.

Good luck!

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That sounds like a viable plan. Thank you for the advice and good wishes!

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