You can do either route separately. ASN in 2 years (there are generally pre-req courses you need too so more realistically 3 years), or BSN in 4. You do not need the ASN to take a BSN program. Keep in...
Welcome! I also just started my nursing journey but in a slightly different position. I second a lot of what Rose_Queen says. A good idea might be to do an ASN program to get your feet wet and be able...