Hospital nursing school vs community college nursing school

Published

Hi, I was looking into getting my associates in nursing. I currently work at a hospital where they have 2 year nursing programs. I was enrolled in community college under a different program until I found out I hated it. I work full time so I'm trying to find which would be the easiest out of the 2. Does anyone have any idea which is easier? Pros and cons of both?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Critical Care, Coaching.

It would be hard to say which is harder. All programs really depend on the culture and the professors. I haven't heard of many hospitals running nursing programs.

The benefit of doing community college I think may be cost. Community college ADN programs are usually pretty cheap. They also usually are more relaxed and get holidays and summers off. This may make it easier to keep working at least part time.

Training in a hospital sounds great. I think this is actually the ideal program format. I imagine you would be able get more hands on experience and actually integrate into the hospital better. Further after graduating I can imagine they would try to line up a job position.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Nursing school is a gruel no matter what program you choose. To say an ADN program at the community college level is more relaxed is a ridiculous notion and I’m willing to bet the nurse posting that did not herself do an ADN. 
Get your ADN, take your boards, get a job, then do an online BSN. That’s the cheapest route but if you’re looking for easy you’ve chosen the wrong profession. 

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion