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K. Everly, Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it. Your comment definitely validated what I was already thinking. In terms of a high NCLEX pass rate, is there a cut-off in your mind for what that is? (Of course the higher the better!) Kindly, Jess Living2Learn, My sincerest apologies if it came across that I was comparing BSN to ADN, that was definitely not my intention and I agree with you wholeheartedly. I know that my path forward is toward a BSN and I should have made that clear. Thank you for your perspective, I have not taken it lightly. I think my next steps are really to hone in on schools, both CC and Universities, to compare and contrast their statistics, and it seems more specifically to compare NCLEX pass rates. I have attended many informational sessions and learned a lot that way as well. I asked this to the previous commenter as well, but I am curious in your mind if there is a 'cut-off' for what a high NCLEX pass rate is? Thank you! Jess

Hi there! I am almost finished with my prerequisites to apply for a nursing program. Originally I thought I would go the ABSN (accelerated program) route, but I have since discovered other pathways to reach my BSN including, attending an associates program while taking a concurrent online program so that when I have finished the associate's program, I will have about one semester left of school to get my BSN. This is much more financially appealing, but I do wonder if I am sacrificing cost for a 'better' program? Curious what people's thoughts or experiences are when it comes to choosing a community college program versus a more well-known university program that is highly ranked. I am looking to get my BSN within 3 years so time plays a factor. If I go the community college route I know I will be saving a lot of money even if it takes a year or so longer to complete. However, am I missing out on programs that may be more costly but are high-ranking programs? Is the money worth it in the end? The community college I would likely attend if I go that route is not a top-ranking school for nursing and I do wonder if I will miss out on great learning experiences if I decide to go that way. Open to any thoughts and experiences people have! Thanks, Jess