University's in California with a BSN major

[ProLogic]

After much thought, I'd rather do my BSN than going straight into an RN program. Why? I figure it is better to have a University degree with a diploma. Once I get my BSN I would do a BSN to RN bridge program. Anyway, since I will be starting by general education at a community college this fall, I was wondering if you guys recommended any Universities in California (Cal state or UC) that offer a BSN major. Thanks!

[jjjoy, LPN]

Just as a heads up in case you haven't been following threads on job opportunities, the SF area apparently is an area that it can be quite competitive to get a new grad nursing job in. Experienced nurses have more opportunities but newbies need lots of support so a facility can't hire too many at one time, and the Bay area is popular all around. It sounds like some people who graduate in the Bay area may have to consider moving out of the area to land their first job. But I don't have a crystal ball and can't say for sure!

Working as a nursing assistant or getting a student externship at a local SF facility would definitely increase your odds at being able to land a job locally after graduation. Ask at the schools you enquire at if they can give you any info on how many students who wanted to were able to land an NA job and/or student nurse position during school and where their graduates have gotten jobs after graduation.

Lots to think about!

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

Azusa Pacific University in So. Cal has a fantastic nursing program. My RN-BSN bridge at Simpson University is based on that program.

steph