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Hi everyone, this is my first post on this website! I need some advice... I recently just started a position at a hospital as a nursing care tech and I love it! In August, I will start my second year at a community college taking general pre req classes for the nursing program. I realized that many of the nurses I work with went to Chamberlain to get their BSN and I kind of started thinking about taking a semester off of school to work in order to save money and then start at Chamberlain in January. When I graduated high school, I had thoughts on going to Chamberlain but never went through because of my financial situation. I'm just not sure if it would be worth it or if I should continue my study at the community college... plus if I go to the nursing school at my community college I would only being getting my ASN. What are your thoughts on this situation? Should I just go for Chamberlain? TIA.

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In my experience and where I live, I know for a fact that hospitals are less likely to hire you if you graduate from one of the big private/for profit schools. They sometimes even require you to have additional experience and/or certifications before they'll look at your CV. Not only do you run the risk of that, but Chamberlain is expensive!! I would stick with the community college and get your associates, look for a job as an RN, and then start working towards your BSN. Does your hospital offer scholarships or educative incentives? If so, take advantage and have them help you pay for both your degrees. Good luck!!

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The hospital I work for offers education assistance for Chamberlain and a couple other schools but not my community college, that's sort of why I am reconsidering it as well. I heard that it's harder to find a job in a hospital with a ASN as well. But, I have also heard it's hard to get a job from profit schools like you said too. Thank you for your input. I really appreciate it!

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Best bet is a community college debt wise. I'll graduate next spring with my ASN and I don't have doubts I will get a job and continue with my BSN after the fact.

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The hospital I work for offers education assistance for Chamberlain and a couple other schools but not my community college, that's sort of why I am reconsidering it as well. I heard that it's harder to find a job in a hospital with a ASN as well. But, I have also heard it's hard to get a job from profit schools like you said too. Thank you for your input. I really appreciate it!

Most hospitals are happy to hire RNs with only an ASN as long as they commit to completing their BSN within 2 years of being hired. Maybe ask around to see what the nurses at your hospitals can tell you?

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