Transfering or RN-BSN?

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Hi, I just graduated from high school and is planning to major in nursing. I got accepted to 4- year universities but have to go to a junior college due to money issues. I have been exploring the different routes I can take to become a BSN nurse.

I wanted to know which route would be better for me?

1. To spend two years at De Anza (the junior college I am attending) and transferring to a 4-year university to receive my BSN.

2. To receive a 2-year degree at De Anza for nursing and then going to get my BSN while working.

I am afraid of my first choice because of the numerous schools I want to apply to and how many classes I would have to take in order for me to qualify for all the schools. I was also afraid the classes I would take at De Anza would not be transferable at the universities.

What are the pros and cons for both options? Which one would be more convenient for me?

I don't know if taking one of those routes would affect what I want to be. I plan on hopefully becoming a traveling nurse.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Many of us have to go the community college route due to finances. Community colleges by design transfer to universities, so I wouldn't worry about that. You can get your Associates Degree RN at a lesser expensive community college. Work as an RN and get your BSN in an RN to BSN program. Many hospitals will offer some tuition reimbursement to get your BSN, and most RN to BSN programs are designed with the working student in mind. There are many RN to BSN programs online you can consider.

You can enjoy a wide variety of experiences with an RN from a community college, and this includes travel nursing. You do not need a BSN to be a travel nurse.

Good luck to you.