Minnesota LPN vs BSN program-can't decide which to choose

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Hello everybody,

I just got accepted into two Minnesota nursing programs -

#1 BSN at Globe University/MSB (nationally accredited, Nursing program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, and accredited by CCNE). Program will take 3 years to complete.This program is expensive,>$600 per credit... it will be difficult to afford, but still doable.

#2 LPN at Rasmussen College(regionally accredited, nursing program accredited by CCNE).Program will take 1 year.

Tuition cost is twice as cheap as #1...

If I were to choose #2,I will apply to LPN-ADN or LPN-BSN program soon after I graduate.

My eventual goal is to get a graduate degree(Nurse Anesthesist or PA) after working a few years post-BSN.

I am having trouble deciding which program to choose.

My biggest concern is that LPN-to-BSN programs are very hard to get in,and it will take longer time to get BSN if I were to choose #2 as opposed to going straight for BSN and #1.

On the other hand,I have heard negative things about national accreditation...but mainly for college credit transfers.My understanding is that graduate schools and employers will generally accept BSN from #1.

Both programs expect me to reply with 'accept'/'don't accept' within the next couple of weeks.Any advice? I am very interested to hear from someone familiar with these schools and/or Minnesota nursing job market.

I'd really appreciate if you could help!