Sara19

I think I might just go for my associates and then take the RN to BSN route. In the long run I will end up being an RN either way, it just might take me a little longer, but I am in no hurry. As for getting an apartment In Houston, I haven't found one that is under my budget limit, but I will keep looking. I also did a little research in the nursing job market around my area, and almost all the hospitals hire RN's with an associates :) Thank you everyone!

Thank you for your responses! I actually don't have a previous bachelors degree. I just graduated high school in 2015, but managed to get all my pre reqs done by taking classes in the summer, mini-mesters, and during my senior year of high school. This 15 month program is really unique as it doesn't require you to have a previous bachelors degree. I am 20 years old and live with parents. I currently have no debt, and would like to try to keep it that way if possible.

Hello everyone! I need help deciding which nursing school to attend. I was accepted to an ADN program at my community college that is 25 miles away from where I live and takes two years to complete. I was also accepted to a BSN program in a University that takes only 15 months to complete, but the only problem is that it's 50 miles away from my house. It is also located in Houston, and traffic is always a hassle there. If I decided to go here I would have to commute a total of 100 miles a day, about an hour and 10 minutes one way (not including traffic), four times week. I am really struggling to decide what program to pick. I have heard people say that going the RN to BSN route is a smarter choice (since you save thousands of dollars), but others say that if you have the opportunity to get your BSN right away, to do that instead. The BSN I got accepted is really competitive and a great school located in the medical center of Houston. However, it's really expensive and the commute would be a pain. I have to make a decision soon, so any advice or suggestions would be really appreciated! Thanks!